Geography of Area Code 212
Geography of Area Code 212: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Area Code 212
Hudson River is 0 mi to the north, Greenwich Village is 1 mi to the north, ZIP Code 11201 is 2 mi to the south-east and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is 3 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 40°42′46.1″N 74°0′21.6″W (40.7128, -74.006)
Quick facts about Area Code 212
| Type | Area code |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°42′46.1″N 74°0′21.6″W (40.7128, -74.006) |
| Known for | Manhattan |
| Area codes | 212 |
| Local time | 3:04 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Area Code 212 is a telephone area code in New York City. Area code 212 serves Manhattan.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Area Code 212 with overcast. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 66°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Area Code 212 is June, August 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 Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 7.4°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Area Code 212 today at 9.7/10. 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.
Climate in Area Code 212 month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 24° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 24° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 36° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 63° | 44° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 55° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 65° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 88° | 71° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 66° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 60° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 68° | 50° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 38° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 29° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Area Code 212?
Area Code 212 is a telephone area code in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7128, -74.006. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Area Code 212 right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Area Code 212?
June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Area Code 212, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Area Code 212 in?
Area Code 212 observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Area Code 212?
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 Area Code 212?
Popular options include Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (area-codes-sample) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
