New York Weather Forecast
New York weather: 63°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in New York?
Possibly - there is a 21% chance in New York today.
A 21% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 11% of a normal October week (0,1 in against 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for New York
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 58° | 21% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 42° | 26% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 49° | 12% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 42° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 41° | 2% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 47° | 5% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 52° | 9% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 43° | 9% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 48° | 10% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 57° | 28% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 60° | 28% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 47° | 20% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 64° / 44° | 13% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 47° | 29% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌧️ Rain | 64° / 52° | 26% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 0 |
What this means for New York
Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 12.6°F above the 64°F typical for this month.
A 21% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
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 82°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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?
New York is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 42.6526, -73.7562. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in New York right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York?
August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in New York, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is New York in?
New York observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:11 AM.
How many people live in New York?
New York has a population of approximately 19.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to New York?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 130 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 137 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 139 mi away.
What are the top things to do in New York?
Popular options include Central Park, Empire State Building, Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Letchworth State Park.
What places are in New York?
New York covers 10 places in this atlas, including New York City, Buffalo, Letchworth State Park, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 October 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
