New York City Weather Forecast
New York City weather: 71°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 71°F (22°C) in New York City with partly cloudy. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 64°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New York City 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 Central Park, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
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 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in New York City 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.
Weather in New York City right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:50 AM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New York City
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 64° | 33% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 67° | 25% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 68° | 45% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 68° | 6% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 79° / 66° | 1% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 69° | 16% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 73° | 41% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 69° | 37% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 68° | 16% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 66° | 18% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 71° | 15% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Showers | 95° / 74° | 16% · 0,6 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 76° | 15% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 70° | 12% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 68° | 21% · 0,9 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 71° | 24% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
Climate in New York City 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).
Weather map for New York City
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Air quality and pollen in New York City
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 City
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.
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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 71°F (22°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 83% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York City?
June, August 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 11:50 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
