Under the Köppen climate classification, using the 0 °C (32 °F) coldest month (January) isotherm, New York City itself experiences a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and is thus the northernmost major city on the North American continent with this categorization. The suburbs to the immediate north and west lie in the transition zone from a humid subtropical (Cfa) to a humid continental climate (Dfa). The area averages 234 days with at least some sunshine annually, and averages 57% of possible sunshine annually, accumulating 2,535 hours of sunshine per annum. The city falls under USDA 7b Plant Hardiness zone. COUNT 8
QSN1 What is the name of New York City's climate using the Köppen climate classification? ANS1 humid subtropical QSN2 How many sunny days does New York average each year? ANS2 234 QSN3 How many hours of sunshine does New York receive every year? ANS3 2,535 QSN4 The suburbs of the city lie between the humid subtropical and what other climate zone? ANS4 humid continental QSN5 What month in New York City is the coldest? ANS5 January QSN6 What type of climate does NYC possess? ANS6 humid subtropical QSN7 How many days on average does NYC get sunshine annually? ANS7 234 QSN8 What planting zone does the city land in? ANS8 USDA 7b