New York Weather Forecast
New York weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in New York?
No - rain is unlikely in New York today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,6 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun and Fri.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for New York
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 55° | 3% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 63° | 74% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 57° | 30% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 60° | 12% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 55° | 3% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 60° | 38% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 78° / 64° | 52% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 76° / 57° | 24% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 51° | 11% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 54° | 27% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 79° / 67° | 33% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 60° | 21% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 54° | 24% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 55° | 24% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 57° | 19% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 29% | -- | — |
What this means for New York
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 80°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 82°F.
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 - 2 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?
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 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit New York?
June, July, 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 4:23 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 August 22, 2026 at 4:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
