New York, NY Weather
New York hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 93°F (34°C) is about 10°F (6°C) above the typical August high of 83°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
New York weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in New York looks sunny, with a high of 94° and an overnight low of 72°. There is a 66% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 17 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (very high).
New York 14-day forecast
About the weather in New York
Located in New York, United States, New York experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 85°F (30°C) in July and dip to about 40°F (4°C) in January, with around 51.1 inches (1299 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
New York weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -5°F (-20°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.6 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 69°F (21°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 26°F (-3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -5°F (-20°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.5 inches (140 mm) of rain over 13 days, while November is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.6 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in New York is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (15°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 3 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in New York brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 67°F (19°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in New York stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 27 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in New York runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 28°F (-2°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season, plus around 8 snowy days.
Average temperatures in New York by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 26° | 10 | 3.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 68% |
| February | 43° | 26° | 10 | 3.6 in | 6.9 h/day | 69% |
| March | 49° | 33° | 10 | 4.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 66% |
| April | 60° | 42° | 12 | 4.2 in | 8.8 h/day | 67% |
| May | 70° | 53° | 12 | 3.7 in | 9.9 h/day | 71% |
| June | 79° | 62° | 11 | 3.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 71% |
| July | 85° | 69° | 13 | 5.5 in | 11.6 h/day | 73% |
| August | 83° | 68° | 12 | 4.5 in | 10.9 h/day | 74% |
| September | 77° | 62° | 10 | 4.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 75% |
| October | 66° | 51° | 9 | 4.9 in | 7.8 h/day | 74% |
| November | 54° | 39° | 9 | 3.0 in | 7.1 h/day | 70% |
| December | 45° | 32° | 11 | 4.5 in | 5.6 h/day | 73% |