New York City Weather Forecast
New York City weather: 70°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for New York City
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 28 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 2,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for New York City
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 62° | 1% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 62° | 0% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 78° / 69° | 59% · 0,9 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 70° | 39% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 16% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 70° | 5% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 74° | 6% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 74° | 24% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 73° | 24% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 74° | 18% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 75° | 13% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 92° / 77° | 21% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 76° | 39% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 76° | 40% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 75° | 16% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 73° | 23% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 4 |
What this means for New York City
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is 3.1°F below the 83°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 81°F.
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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 70°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 4 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 10:14 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 August 25, 2026 at 10:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
