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New York City weather this week
Over the next 7 days in New York City, daytime highs range from 6°C to 15°C and night-time lows from 1°C to 8°C. The warmest afternoon is likely on Thursday at 15°C, while the coolest night is expected tomorrow night at 1°C. Temperatures trend warmer through the week, rising by about 6°C.
Rain is most likely today, with roughly 7.5 mm forecast in total over the week. Snowfall is in the forecast today; check road conditions before travelling.
Winds stay mostly light this week, peaking at about 26 km/h on Sunday. UV levels stay moderate or lower, peaking at 3. Average humidity is a comfortable 66% or so.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain chance | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today (Friday) | Snow | 9° / 2° | 71% | 7.5 mm | 23 km/h |
| Tomorrow (Saturday) | Overcast | 6° / 1° | 9% | 0.0 mm | 19 km/h |
| Sunday | Overcast | 9° / 1° | 2% | 0.0 mm | 26 km/h |
| Monday | Clear sky | 11° / 5° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 20 km/h |
| Tuesday | Clear sky | 12° / 5° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 13 km/h |
| Wednesday | Clear sky | 14° / 7° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 10 km/h |
| Thursday | Overcast | 15° / 8° | 0% | 0.0 mm | 12 km/h |
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Today's outlook for New York City
At 19:00 local time it is 4°C in New York City under overcast skies, feeling like 1°C. Today's forecast high is 9°C and the low is 2°C, and the day overall looks snowy. Snow or rain is likely today (71% chance), so dress warmly and expect slippery roads. Winds are blowing at about 10 km/h from the north-west. Humidity is 89%.
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Climate of New York City: monthly averages
Based on 25 years of satellite and reanalysis data (2001-2025), July is usually the hottest month in New York City, with average daytime highs around 26°C. January is the coolest, when nights typically fall to about -1°C and frost is possible on the coldest nights.
The area receives about 1310 mm of rain in a typical year. Most of it falls from March to August and October to December (around 78% of the yearly total), and December is the wettest month at roughly 133 mm.
For outdoor plans and travel, September usually offers the most comfortable weather in New York City, with mild days and relatively little rain.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4° | -1° | 99 mm | 82% |
| Feb | 4° | -1° | 95 mm | 81% |
| Mar | 7° | 1° | 113 mm | 81% |
| Apr | 12° | 6° | 107 mm | 82% |
| May | 17° | 12° | 101 mm | 84% |
| Jun | 23° | 17° | 115 mm | 83% |
| Jul | 26° | 21° | 114 mm | 80% |
| Aug | 26° | 21° | 114 mm | 78% |
| Sep | 23° | 18° | 97 mm | 77% |
| Oct | 18° | 12° | 124 mm | 78% |
| Nov | 12° | 7° | 101 mm | 79% |
| Dec | 7° | 2° | 133 mm | 82% |
Source: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged over the roughly 50 km grid area around New York City. Values describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
About New York City weather
New York City, in New York's humid continental climate, from the Atlantic coast to the Adirondacks, is positioned about 217 km south of Albany. The warmer months mean warm, humid summers (June–August). Finally, there's cold winters (December–February) with significant snow, especially upstate. This page shows live, auto-refreshing weather for New York City: current conditions, an hourly breakdown, a 16-day outlook, a date-lookup tool for any past or future date, and real-time air quality, sourced from Open-Meteo. Local timezone: America/New_York.
Frequently asked questions
New York City is about 217 km south of Albany, in New York.
New York City sees cold winters (December–February) with significant snow, especially upstate.
The live current conditions, hourly forecast and 16-day outlook above are pulled in real time for New York City's exact coordinates. No fixed schedule, the page updates whenever you load it.
July is usually the hottest month in New York City, with average daytime highs of about 26°C and nights around 21°C.
The coldest nights come in January, when the average low is about -1°C and daytime highs reach around 4°C. Frost is possible on clear, calm nights.
New York City receives about 1310 mm of rain in a typical year. December is the wettest month at roughly 133 mm, and the main rainy period is March to August and October to December.
September usually offers the most comfortable weather in New York City, with mild daytime temperatures and little rain.
In November New York City typically sees daytime highs near 12°C and lows near 7°C, with about 101 mm of rain over the month and average humidity around 79%. Check the live forecast above for this week's actual conditions.
Up to 16 days ahead using the extended forecast and date picker above; further-out or historical dates use the same date lookup tool.
The current temperature for New York City updates automatically at the top of this page — scroll to the hourly strip below to see how it's expected to change over the day.
New York City's day-to-day weather follows the broader pattern of New York described above. See the hourly weather forecast or the air quality index for more detail.