New York City Weather Forecast
New York City weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 76° / 67°
Overcast · 13% rain · wind 7 mph
⛈️ 81° / 67°
Violent showers · 41% rain · wind 9 mph
Best time to go outside today
11 AM - 2 PM · comfort score 8.7/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for New York City
Flash Flood Warning issued August 23 at 6:12AM EDT until August 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued by NWS Upton NY
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- 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 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 3 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 7:27 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 23, 2026 at 7:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
