New York County (Manhattan) Weather Forecast
New York County (Manhattan) weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
New York County (Manhattan) is a county in New York. New York County (Manhattan) is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 1.6 million.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in New York County (Manhattan) with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 67°F to 85°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit New York County (Manhattan) is May, 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 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and Hudson River.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 85°F is 8.5°F above the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in New York County (Manhattan) today at 9.1/10. 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.
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Weather in New York County (Manhattan) right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:23 AM, Sep 17 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New York County (Manhattan)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 67° | 27% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 67° | 24% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 2% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Showers | 67° / 63° | 73% · 1,2 in | 12 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 58° | 51% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 56° | 14% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 56° | 12% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 20% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 20% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 53° | 15% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 13% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 58° | 13% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 60° | 19% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 65° | 13% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 14% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
Climate in New York County (Manhattan) 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 | 36° | 24° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 24° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 36° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 44° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 55° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 65° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 71° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 83° | 67° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 60° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 50° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 39° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 30° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for New York County (Manhattan)
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Air quality and pollen in New York County (Manhattan)
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 County (Manhattan)
Go in May, 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 County (Manhattan)?
New York County (Manhattan) is a county in New York. Its coordinates are 40.7831, -73.9712. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New York County (Manhattan) right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York County (Manhattan)?
May, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in New York County (Manhattan), which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New York County (Manhattan) in?
New York County (Manhattan) observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:23 AM.
How many people live in New York County (Manhattan)?
New York County (Manhattan) has a population of approximately 1.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to New York County (Manhattan)?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 12 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New York County (Manhattan)?
Popular options include Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 September 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
