New York County (Manhattan) Weather Forecast
New York County (Manhattan) weather: 74°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for New York County (Manhattan)
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 0,7 in, 1,6 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for New York County (Manhattan)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 67° | 5% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 56° | 1% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 🌧️ Rain | 68° / 64° | 82% · 0,7 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 59° | 82% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 51° | 40% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 52° | 30% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 55° | 29% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 53° | 26% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 58° | 20% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 54° | 17% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 56° | 10% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 12% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 58° | 13% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 60° | 12% | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 54° | 16% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 16% | -- | — |
What this means for New York County (Manhattan)
Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 82°F is 5.2°F above the 77°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 80°F.
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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 74°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 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 12:12 PM.
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 18, 2026 at 12:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
