UNESCO World Heritage Site in New York City

Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Travel Guide

Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 70°F now🕔 12:02 PM local📅 Best: June, August and October

Summary

Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in New York City. Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a monument to liberty and immigration.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with clear. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 67°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, Empire State Building and Times Square.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 6.7°F below the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 9.3/10. 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.

Map of Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 40°41′21.1″N 74°2′40.2″W (40.6892, -74.0445)

Weather in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now

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70°F
Clear · feels like 73°F
Humidity85%
Wind7 mph ESE
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover8%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:13 AM
Sunset7:44 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:02 PM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 76° / 67°

Overcast · 12% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 82° / 69°

Light showers · 40% rain · wind 15 mph

Quick facts about Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates40°41′21.1″N 74°2′40.2″W (40.6892, -74.0445)
UNESCO inscription1984
Known fora monument to liberty and immigration
Local time12:02 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, August and October
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Best time to visit Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Go in June, August 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.

January★★☆☆☆
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May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR7 miNew Jersey
LaGuardia AirportLGA11 miNew York City
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK14 miNew York City
Philadelphia International AirportPHL85 miPhiladelphia
Boston Logan International AirportBOS195 miBoston
Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportDCA204 miWashington, D.C.
Washington Dulles International AirportIAD217 miVirginia

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.6892, -74.0445. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 85% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in?

Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:02 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

The closest airports are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 7 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 11 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

Popular options include Statue of Liberty, Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park and Martha's Vineyard.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 12:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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