New York Weather Forecast
New York weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
New York is a state in United States. New York is a US state with its capital at Albany. It has a population of about 19.6 million. The capital is Albany.
Right now it is 54°F (12°C) in New York with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 42°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New York is August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 130 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls and Statue of Liberty.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is in line with the 64°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. hiking is the strongest bet in New York 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.
Weather in New York right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:22 AM, Oct 4 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New York
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 42° | 4% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 43° | 5% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 59° / 36° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 43° | 6% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 54° | 7% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 5% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 5% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 8% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 51° | 21% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 54° | 27% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 49° | 27% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 13% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 43° | 20% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 23% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 45° | 23% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 46° | 23% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 2 |
Climate in New York 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 | 31° | 18° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 35° | 19° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 30° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 39° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 60° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 66° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 62° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 56° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 46° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 34° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 24° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New York
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Air quality and pollen in New York
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit New York
Go in August and September. 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.
Weather by city in New York
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in New York
3 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in New York
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in New York
3 counties mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is New York?
New York is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 42.6526, -73.7562. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New York right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York?
August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in New York, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New York in?
New York observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:22 AM.
How many people live in New York?
New York has a population of approximately 19.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to New York?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 130 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 137 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 139 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New York?
Popular options include Central Park, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Letchworth State Park.
What places are in New York?
New York covers 10 places in this atlas, including New York City, Buffalo, Letchworth State Park, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
