John F. Kennedy International Airport Weather Forecast
John F. Kennedy International Airport weather: 68°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in John F. Kennedy International Airport with clear. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 64°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport 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 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 5.2°F below the 80°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 John F. Kennedy International Airport 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.
Active alerts for John F. Kennedy International Airport
Flash Flood Warning issued August 23 at 7:21AM EDT until August 23 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued by NWS Upton NY
Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 6:37AM EDT until August 23 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued by NWS Upton NY
Weather in John F. Kennedy International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:15 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for John F. Kennedy International Airport
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 64° | 20% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 66° | 42% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 62° | 1% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 69° | 0% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 68° | 2% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 72° | 33% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 80° / 73° | 35% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 74° | 16% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 69° | 17% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 69° | 14% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 71° | 18% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 70° | 19% · 1,0 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 64° | 19% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 64° | 13% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 59° | 19% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 62° | 23% | 9 mph | 6 |
Climate in John F. Kennedy International Airport 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° | 26° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 26° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 37° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 45° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 55° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 65° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 71° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 67° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 62° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 51° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 31° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in John F. Kennedy International Airport
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 John F. Kennedy International Airport
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 John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.6413, -73.7781. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in John F. Kennedy International Airport right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport?
June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in John F. Kennedy International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is John F. Kennedy International Airport in?
John F. Kennedy International Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:15 AM.
What is the nearest airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 11 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 21 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 94 mi away.
What are the top things to do in John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Popular options include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - 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 23, 2026 at 8:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
