New York City Weather Forecast
New York City weather: 59°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for New York City
No snow is in the current forecast window for New York City.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January, February and December.
16-day forecast for New York City
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 43° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 1% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 39° | 2% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 0% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 52° | 0% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 54° | 22% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 60° / 58° | 30% · 1,9 in | 16 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 47° | 27% | 17 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 47° | 27% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 24% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 45° | 22% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 40° | 26% | 15 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 41° | 17% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 37° | 12% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 20% · 0,1 in | 14 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° | 6,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 67° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 61° | 4,1 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 66°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 59°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York City?
June, August, September 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 11:20 PM.
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 October 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
