New York Weather Forecast
New York weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for New York
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
11 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 88%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Light haze overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in New York
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | No protection needed for most skin types. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
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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 88% 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 3:55 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 3:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
