New York City Weather

Current New York City Weather:

New York City has a temperate climate. Four of the city’s five boroughs are located on islands. This proximity to the Atlantic Ocean tends to moderate temperature extremes.

Average Temperatures

Average Monthly Temperatures for New York City (Fahrenheit)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	38	41	50	61	71	79	84	82	75	64	53	43
Low	26	28	35	44	54	63	69	68	60	50	41	32

Average Monthly Temperatures for New York City (Celcius)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	3	5	10	16	22	26	29	28	24	18	12	6
Low	-3	-2	2	7	12	17	21	20	16	10	5	0

Summary of New York City Weather by Season

Winter

Winter is cold and blustery. January and February are the coldest months of the year. The wind can be brutal, making it feel much colder than the actual temperature. New York City sees snow, but not in excessive amounts. Big snow storms with more than a foot of snow are rare. January and February are the snowiest months, averaging 7.5 and 8.4 inches of snow, respectively.

Spring

Springtime weather in New York City can be rather unpredictable. Some days are warm and beautiful and other days are cool and rainy. Spring is typically the rainiest season and thunderstorms are common. The trees start growing leaves in late April.

Summer

Summer is hot and humid. July and August are the hottest and sunniest months of the year. Highs are usually in the 70s and 80s throughout the summer and only sometimes reach into the 90s. Thunderstorms are common in the summer.

Fall

Fall in New York City is usually quite nice. September and October have more clear days than any other months. Fall weather is generally favorable with temperatures ranging from pleasantly warm to refreshingly cool. The leaves start changing color in October with peak foliage usually occurring at the very end of October.

Rain

Rainfall in the city is fairly even throughout the year. The month of May has the highest average precipitation (4.69 in) and February has the lowest average precipitation (3.15 in). Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer but they pass quickly.