2026 Compare Cities Climate:
Detroit, MI vs Manhattan, NY

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Highlights
- Manhattan has 40.9% more rainy days than Detroit.
- Manhattan has 27.3% more Sunny Days than Detroit.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Manhattan scores 4.3% better than Detroit
 Detroit, MIManhattan, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny183  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1152443
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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