Top Attractions in New York City
New York City travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Top attractions in New York City
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Coordinates: 40°42′46.1″N 74°0′21.6″W (40.7128, -74.006)
Summary
New York City is a city in New York. New York City is known for Times Square, Central Park and Broadway. It has a population of about 8.3 million.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in New York City with partly cloudy. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 46°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New York City is June, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 5.8°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in New York City today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Best time to visit New York City
Go in June, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New York City?
New York City is a city in New York. Its coordinates are 40.7128, -74.006. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New York City right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 45% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York City?
June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in New York City, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New York City in?
New York City observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:16 AM.
How many people live in New York City?
New York City has a population of approximately 8.3 million.
What is the nearest airport to New York City?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 9 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 13 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New York City?
Popular options include Central Park, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Hudson River.
What places are in New York City?
New York City covers 17 places in this atlas, including Central Park, Empire State Building, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 25, 2026 at 6:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
