North America

From bustling cities to untouched wilderness across two nations

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About North America

From bustling cities to untouched wilderness across two nations

North America in numbers

Area

24,709,000 km²

Countries

Population

604 million

Highest point

Denali, 6,190 m

Lowest point

Death Valley, -86 m

Tourists per year

156 million

Time zones

UTC−10 to UTC−3:30

Sources: UN WPP, UNWTO and national statistics offices. Figures are rounded.

Largest countries by area

Most visited countries

Live toplists in North America

Warmest, coldest and driest places right now, based on our latest readings.

Warmest right now

Temperature

1PhoenixUSA30.4°C
2KingstonJamaica28.6°C
3CastriesSaint Lucia28.1°C
4Saint George'sGrenada27.5°C
5RoseauDominica27.4°C
6KingstownSaint Vincent and the Grenadines26.9°C
7Santo DomingoDominican Republic26.6°C
8BridgetownBarbados26.3°C

Coldest right now

Temperature

Driest right now

Humidity

Updated: 2026-09-20 09:30 UTC · Reused from our cached live weather pool — no extra API calls.

Climate in North America

Long-term normals 1991–2020 per climate zone — not a point forecast.

From Arctic Canada to the Caribbean, North America has the widest temperature spread of any continent. The west is dry and mountainous, the east humid, and the south tropical with a June–November hurricane season.

Climate zones

Arctic & subarctic

Alaska, northern Canada

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: -25°C – 16°C
Annual precipitation: 350 mm
Best time to go: Jun–Aug

Continental

Midwest, Great Lakes

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: -8°C – 27°C
Annual precipitation: 900 mm
Best time to go: May–Oct

Desert & Mediterranean

Southwest US, California

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: 12°C – 38°C
Annual precipitation: 200 mm
Best time to go: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

Tropical

Caribbean, Central America

Monthly average, coldest–warmest: 24°C – 32°C
Annual precipitation: 1400 mm
Best time to go: Dec–Apr

Season calendar

A green month is a good month to travel in that climate zone.

Season calendar
Climate zones	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Arctic & subarctic	Jan: –	Feb: –	Mar: –	Apr: –	May: –	Jun: Best time to go	Jul: Best time to go	Aug: Best time to go	Sep: –	Oct: –	Nov: –	Dec: –
Continental	Jan: –	Feb: –	Mar: –	Apr: –	May: Best time to go	Jun: Best time to go	Jul: Best time to go	Aug: Best time to go	Sep: Best time to go	Oct: Best time to go	Nov: –	Dec: –
Desert & Mediterranean	Jan: –	Feb: –	Mar: Best time to go	Apr: Best time to go	May: Best time to go	Jun: –	Jul: –	Aug: –	Sep: –	Oct: Best time to go	Nov: Best time to go	Dec: –
Tropical	Jan: Best time to go	Feb: Best time to go	Mar: Best time to go	Apr: Best time to go	May: –	Jun: –	Jul: –	Aug: –	Sep: –	Oct: –	Nov: –	Dec: Best time to go

Countries(30)

Antigua and Barbuda

365 beaches and British colonial heritage.

Aruba

One Happy Island with perfect beaches and desert landscapes.

Bahamas

Paradise islands with crystal-clear waters and swimming pigs.

Barbados

Rihanna's birthplace with rum heritage and stunning beaches.

Belize

Caribbean diving paradise, Mayan ruins, and lush rainforests.

Bermuda

Bermuda: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.

Canada

Vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests. From cosmopolitan cities to Arctic tundra.

Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.

Costa Rica

Biodiversity hotspot with rainforests, volcanoes, and a commitment to sustainability.

Cuba

Time-capsule island with vintage cars, colonial architecture, and vibrant music culture.

Curaçao

Dutch Caribbean island with colorful Willemstad.

Dominica

Nature island with hot springs and hiking.

Dominican Republic

Caribbean beaches, merengue music, and colonial Santo Domingo.

El Salvador

Pacific surf beaches and Mayan ruins.

Grenada

Spice island with nutmeg and beautiful beaches.

Guatemala

Mayan ruins of Tikal, colonial Antigua, and volcanic landscapes.

Haiti

Vibrant culture and Citadelle Laferrière.

Honduras

Copán Mayan ruins and Bay Islands diving.

Jamaica

Birthplace of reggae with Blue Mountains, waterfalls, and legendary beaches.

Mexico

Rich cultural tapestry of ancient civilizations, colonial cities, and stunning beaches.

Nicaragua

A Central American country with volcanic landscapes, lakes, and colonial cities.

Panama

A Central American country connecting North and South America, home to the famous canal.

Puerto Rico

A Caribbean island territory with beautiful beaches and rich Spanish colonial heritage.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

A Caribbean twin-island nation with volcanic peaks and colonial history.

Saint Lucia

A Caribbean island known for the iconic Pitons, beaches, and volcanic landscapes.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

A Caribbean nation of islands with pristine beaches and sailing paradise.

Trinidad and Tobago

A Caribbean twin-island nation known for Carnival, steelpan music, and biodiversity.

Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.

United States

From New York to Los Angeles, Grand Canyon to Miami beaches, endless diversity awaits.

US Virgin Islands

American Caribbean paradise with pristine beaches and duty-free shopping.

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