Weather in New York
Live weather and 7-day forecast for New York, United States, followed by what to expect in each month of the year.
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Climate in New York: month by month
Averaged over 2023–2025, the warmest month in New York is July, with highs around 31 °C (88 °F) and lows around 21 °C (70 °F); the coolest is January, with highs around 5 °C (41 °F) and lows around -2 °C (28 °F). Average lows fall below freezing in December–February.
New York gets about 1,311 mm (52 in) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March (165 mm over about 9 days) and the driest is November (61 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation (in) | Wet days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 28° | 4.1 | 12 | 9h 35m |
| February | 44° | 28° | 2.6 | 9 | 10h 40m |
| March | 53° | 35° | 6.5 | 9 | 11h 54m |
| April | 64° | 45° | 4.3 | 11 | 13h 17m |
| May | 71° | 53° | 4.5 | 11 | 14h 27m |
| June | 82° | 64° | 3.6 | 11 | 15h 4m |
| July | 88° | 70° | 5.4 | 15 | 14h 49m |
| August | 83° | 65° | 4.7 | 11 | 13h 49m |
| September | 77° | 61° | 5.1 | 9 | 12h 30m |
| October | 68° | 50° | 3.1 | 6 | 11h 10m |
| November | 55° | 39° | 2.4 | 8 | 9h 56m |
| December | 43° | 30° | 5.2 | 10 | 9h 17m |
Averages of daily values from the ERA5 reanalysis for 2023–2025 at New York's coordinates (model elevation 32 m), via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Three recent years are not a 30-year climate normal; reanalysis smooths local extremes and tends to count more light-rain days than a rain gauge would. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th of each month.
Weather questions for New York
What is the hottest month in New York?
July, with average highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F) over 2023–2025. The coolest month is January, averaging 5 °C (41 °F) by day and -2 °C (28 °F) at night.
What is the rainiest month in New York?
March, with about 165 mm of precipitation on roughly 9 days. The driest month is November (61 mm), and the yearly total is around 1,311 mm.
When is the weather mildest in New York?
Going by the averages, May and September–October are the months with average daytime highs between 18 °C and 27 °C (64–81 °F) — warm but not hot. March is the month most likely to bring rain.
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