New York County (Manhattan) Weather Forecast
New York County (Manhattan) weather: 64°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for New York County (Manhattan)
No snow is in the current forecast window for New York County (Manhattan).
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 County (Manhattan)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 63° | 40% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 65° | 60% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 71° | 60% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 11% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 67° | 1% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 71° | 20% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 80° / 72° | 42% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 71° | 39% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 71° | 15% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 67° | 29% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 70° | 23% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 79° / 73° | 26% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 27% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 93° / 75° | 22% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 78° | 23% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 27% | -- | — |
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° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 83° | 66° | 3,8 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).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 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 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 90% and wind is 9 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 3:26 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 August 21, 2026 at 3:26 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
