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New York Weather Forecast

New York weather: 65°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 65°F now🕔 12:57 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 19.6 million

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

🌧️ 79° / 65°

Heavy drizzle · 51% rain · wind 12 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 81° / 60°

Overcast · 9% rain · wind 10 mph

Best time to go outside today

10 AM - 1 PM · comfort score 9.2/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing8.6
Outdoors8.6
Beach day6.6
Swimming6.3
Hiking8.6
Running8.5
Cycling8.5
Camping7.9
Fishing8.8
Photography7.1
Stargazing8.3
Family time8.6
Driving8.1
Flying out8.1

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • 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 65°F (19°C) with clear. 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 12:57 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 12:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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