Geography of Central Park
Geography of Central Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Central Park
Manhattan is 0 mi to the west, New York County (Manhattan) is 0 mi to the west, ZIP Code 10019 is 2 mi to the south-west and Times Square is 2 mi to the south-west.
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Coordinates: 40°46′58.4″N 73°57′55.4″W (40.7829, -73.9654)
Quick facts about Central Park
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°46′58.4″N 73°57′55.4″W (40.7829, -73.9654) |
| Known for | 843 acres of Manhattan parkland |
| Local time | 5:24 PM (UTC-04:00) |
Summary
Central Park is a tourist attraction in New York City. Central Park is a landmark known for 843 acres of Manhattan parkland.
Right now it is 53°F (11°C) in Central Park with clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 45°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Times Square, Empire State Building, Hudson River and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
In plain terms. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Central Park today at 10/10. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Park?
Central Park is a tourist attraction in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7829, -73.9654. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Central Park right now?
It is currently 53°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 7 mph.
What time zone is Central Park in?
Central Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Central Park?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 13 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Central Park?
Popular options include Times Square, Empire State Building, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Martha's Vineyard.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
