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New York weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

New York, NY
Tuesday, June 23 at 11:59 AM
70
°
Overcast
Feels like
72°
Humidity
88%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
1:25 AM
Sunset
4:30 PM
New York, NY
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastNew York, NY: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 63 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with a 61% chance of precipitation at 2 PM.
L 63°H 70°
New York, NY
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jun 23
    Light Rain
    61%
    0.14″
    71°66°—
  2. Wednesday
    Jun 24
    Overcast
    —
    —
    84°63°+13°
  3. Thursday
    Jun 25
    Drizzle
    28%
    0.01″
    84°63°0°
  4. Friday
    Jun 26
    Light Showers
    47%
    0.18″
    80°66°-4°
  5. Saturday
    Jun 27
    Showers
    67%
    1.4″
    69°65°-11°
  6. Sunday
    Jun 28
    Overcast
    12%
    —
    84°64°+15°
  7. Monday
    Jun 29
    Overcast
    —
    —
    88°69°+4°
New York, NY
Next 24 hours · Mild now
60°67°73°12p6p12a6anow 68°high 70°low 63°PRECIP %
New York, NY
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NNW
335° · backing 108°
Direction
NNW
335°
Sustained
10
mph
Gust
15
mph
Peak 24h
28
avg 7
Beaufort · 3 · GENTLE BRZ
0
CALM
<1
1
LIGHT AIR
1–3
2
LIGHT BRZ
4–7
3
GENTLE BRZ
8–12
4
MOD BRZ
13–18
5
FRESH BRZ
19–24
6
STRONG BRZ
25–31
7
NEAR GALE
32–38
24h · sust vs gust · mph
avg 7 · pk 28 @ 10:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 187SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze backing 108° from the nnw.
New York, NY
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
1009.5
+2.7 mb in 3h · rising rapidly · 29.81 inHg
Now
1009.5
mb
3h
+2.7
mb
12h
+0.7
mb
24h
-2.7
mb
Regime · CHANGE
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 1007–1014
1000STORM|RAIN10051010RAIN|CHG1015CHG|FAIR10201025FAIR|DRY1030-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW1014.11007.21010.8
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Pressure climbing through the change line — drier air pushing in.
New York, NY
Air quality
51
AQI
Moderate
↓-8 in 6h

AQI 51 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 8 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). PM2.5 at 8.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 8.8 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

PM 2.5DRIVERGood
8.6μg/m³
PM 10Good
9μg/m³
NO₂Good
18μg/m³
OzoneModerate
69μg/m³
UV IndexLow
1.3

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 33. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~100%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.

Present
AQI 33
UV peak
1.5 at 1 PM
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 4

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 8.6 µg/m³, PM10 at 8.8 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.98
Wind
breezy
Recent rain
1h in last 6h
Pattern
background

Trends

Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.

Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).

7-DAY AQI TREND50100TUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNMONTUE7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³510
New York, NY
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
100%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
31.0mi
UNLIMITED
74 mi0 mi−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Earth · GOES-19 ABI
Full Disk · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 full disk Visible · GeoColor
True-color daytime, blue/IR sandwich at night
15:59 UTC · New York, NY · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · up to 10848 px
Continental US · GOES-19 ABI
CONUS Sector · Visible · GeoColor
GOES-19 CONUS Visible · GeoColor
Daytime true-color, blue-light/IR sandwich at night
15:59 UTC · New York, NY · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
New York, NY
Satellite · infrared · animated
New York, NY
Loading IR frames…
IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
New York, NY
Almanac · Tuesday, June 23
Cut your thistles before St. John, you will have two instead of one.
Civil dawn
4:53 AM
Sunrise
1:25 AM
Daylight
15h 05m
Sunset
4:30 PM
Civil dusk
9:05 PM
Planting note
Harvest garlic scapes. Last sowing of bush beans and summer squash.
New York, NY
The moon
Waxing Gibbous
67% illuminated
Moonrise
2:53 PM
Moonset
1:16 AM
In sign
♎︎ Libra
New York, NY
Microseason
Jun 21–25

Solstice — the sun stands still

cultural
Jan 148% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

New York at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 4°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: April 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jun 21–25
  • Planting window: Harvest garlic scapes. Last sowing of bush beans and summer squash.

16-Day Forecast — New York

  1. Tue71°66°61%
  2. Wed84°63°2%
  3. Thu84°63°28%
  4. Fri80°66°47%
  5. Sat69°65°67%
  6. Sun84°64°12%
  7. Mon88°69°7%
  8. Tue87°71°21%
  9. Wed98°69°21%
  10. Thu101°79°19%
  11. Fri93°76°22%
  12. Sat91°72°28%
  13. Sun95°77°29%
  14. Mon90°71°32%
  15. Tue88°73°32%
  16. Wed89°72°29%

Forecast data from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).

Live wind & temperature near New York

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of June 23, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.

SPC Convective Outlook

Storm Prediction Center — New York

SPC has placed New York in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
  • DAY 3NONENo severe risk

Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.

Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.

January 1–5: The year turns in silence.January 6–10: Ice thickens on still water.January 11–15: Shortest shadows lengthen.January 16–20: Pheasants begin to call.January 21–25: Springs begin to thaw.January 26–31: Chickadees announce dawn.February 1–5: East wind softens the frost.February 6–10: Sap begins to rise.February 11–15: First snowdrops appear.February 16–20: Red-winged blackbirds return.February 21–25: Rain begins to replace snow.February 26–28: Skunk cabbage pushes through ice.March 1–5: Ice withdraws from the reservoir.March 6–10: Crocuses open to weak sun.March 11–15: Peepers call from the marsh.March 16–20: Woodcocks spiral at dusk.March 21–25: Equinox — light overtakes dark.March 26–31: Forsythia opens along the fences.April 1–5: Cherry blossoms drift like snow.April 6–10: Warblers appear in the understory.April 11–15: Magnolias bloom and fall in a day.April 16–20: Dogwoods float above the forest.April 21–25: Lilacs perfume the evening.April 26–30: Last frost releases the garden.May 1–5: Warblers flood the Ramble.May 6–10: Tulip poplars light their candles.May 11–15: Shad run up the rivers.May 16–20: Roses open along the stoops.May 21–25: Firefly scouts appear at dusk.May 26–31: Strawberries ripen in the sun.June 1–5: Fireflies rise from the lawn.June 6–10: Elderflowers open in hedgerows.June 11–15: Solstice approaches — longest light.June 16–20: Honeysuckle sweetens the night.June 21–25: Solstice — the sun stands still.June 26–30: Lightning bugs drift through oaks.July 1–5: Cicadas claim the afternoon.July 6–10: Queen Anne's lace lines the roads.July 11–15: Thunder builds each afternoon.July 16–20: Corn reaches for the tassels.July 21–25: Dog days settle in the haze.July 26–31: Katydids begin their chorus.August 1–5: Night falls a minute earlier.August 6–10: Sunflowers face the morning.August 11–15: Goldenrod begins to bloom.August 16–20: Crickets pulse through warm nights.August 21–25: First cool morning surprises.August 26–31: Monarchs stage for flight.September 1–5: School buses reappear.September 6–10: Asters purple the roadsides.September 11–15: Hawk migration over the Hudson.September 16–20: Equinox — dark overtakes light.September 21–25: Apples hang heavy on the branch.September 26–30: Geese begin to chevron south.October 1–5: Witch hazel blooms as others fade.October 6–10: Maples begin to blaze.October 11–15: Frost paints the garden black.October 16–20: Oaks turn bronze and russet.October 21–25: Leaves rattle down the gutters.October 26–31: Clocks fall back — dusk at five.November 1–5: Ginkgos drop overnight.November 6–10: Last leaves cling stubbornly.November 11–15: Juncos arrive from the north.November 16–20: Bare branches reveal the sky.November 21–25: First flurries dust the rooftops.November 26–30: Woodsmoke curls through the block.December 1–5: Darkness settles before dinner.December 6–10: Holly and winterberry persist.December 11–15: Shortest day approaches.December 16–20: Ice begins to form at the edges.December 21–25: Solstice — the sun begins return.December 26–31: The year turns in silence.🌱February 14 — First skunk-cabbage spathes thaw their way up☀️March 20 — Spring equinox — day and night balance🌸April 5 — Cherry blossoms peak in the parks🐦May 10 — Warbler migration peaks along the coast✨May 25 — First fireflies scout the meadows at dusk🌞June 21 — Summer solstice — longest day🦗July 25 — Peak cicada chorus in the afternoons🌊August 18 — Warmest sea-surface temperatures of the year🍂September 22 — Autumn equinox — the slow turn❄️October 25 — First widespread frost in the suburbs🍁November 10 — Peak leaf color across the Hudson Valley🌙December 21 — Winter solstice — longest night

Microseason · June 21–25

Solstice — the sun stands still

Summer solstice — longest day, highest arc across the sky.

Day 174 of 365 · Wedge 35 of 72

The solar year drawn as a wheel of 72 five-day windows. Each wedge is one microseason; the four colored arcs mark winter, spring, summer, and autumn; the small icons sit at notable phenological events. The crimson pointer creeps clockwise as the year turns.

Planting calendar

MonthPlantHarvest
January——
February——
March——
Aprillettuce, peas, spinach, radishes—
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Junetomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
August—tomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Octoberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotswinter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

The year in New York tops out in July (~75°F) and dips lowest in January (~29°F), with December wettest at 4.2 inches and February driest at 2.9 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January29°3.5″13
February31°2.9″13
March39°3.7″15
April50°4.0″17
May59°3.9″18
June69°3.8″16
July75°3.4″16
August74°4.1″17
September67°3.4″13
October57°3.2″11
November43°3.8″13
December34°4.2″13

Regional context

By the nearest station's NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, New York sees 29°F Januarys and 75°F Julys, a 46°F range, plus around 43.9 inches of precipitation across 175 days.

No season owns New York's rain: December reaches 4.2 inches across 13.4 days and February keeps 2.9 inches on 12.8, an even spread through New York's year. That even rhythm groups New York with places like Brooklyn, NY, Manhattan, NY and Queens, NY.

The cool-season window in New York starts at mid-April, when nights stop freezing — think kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips. Hold New York's tender crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil — until 10-14 days past New York's last frost. It shuts near mid-November, when freezes return to New York and tender plants need cover. Within New York, cold-air pooling chills low spots by 5-10°F, shifting New York's local frost dates.

Similar climates: Brooklyn, NY, Manhattan, NY, Queens, NY, Inwood, NY, Bellerose Terrace, NY.

Naturalist notes

Cherry trees bloom across the city in late April as spring temperatures stabilize.

American robins return from their southern wintering grounds during March, signaling winter's end.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in New York?
Frost typically leaves New York by mid-April and returns to New York near mid-November.
What is the rainy season in New York?
December is the wettest month in New York, about 4.2 inches on average; the year totals roughly 44 inches.
What is the warmest month in New York?
The warmest stretch in New York comes in July, around 75°F on average.
What is the coldest month in New York?
On average January is the chilliest month in New York, about 29°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in New York?
Time tomatoes in New York for two weeks after mid-April; peas and greens start at New York's frost line.
How many rainy days does New York get?
New York averages about 175 days with measurable rain or snow each year.
What hardiness zone is New York?
New York's hardiness zone tracks its winter low; with January near 29°F, check the USDA ZIP map for the exact zone.
What is the 10-day forecast for New York?
New York's extended outlook — daily high and low temperatures and precipitation chances for each upcoming day — is in the daily forecast above.
Will it rain this week in New York?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for New York in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in New York?
Current conditions for New York and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the New York forecast updated?
The New York forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in New York?
Day length in New York peaks around the June solstice — earliest sunrise and latest sunset — and is shortest near the December solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for New York?
The next few days in New York's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

New York, New York has a warm-summer humid continental climate: January averages roughly 29°F, July about 75°F, 46°F between them.

Rain and snow bring New York roughly 44 inches a year across approximately 175 measurable-precipitation days.

At 40.7°N, New York's 46°F summer-to-winter swing sets when New York's gardens wake and when frost returns.

Beaches near New York

Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.

All cities in New York →

ZIP codes in New York

  • 11229
  • 11228
  • 11226
  • 11225
  • 11224
  • 11222
  • 11221
  • 11220
  • 11385
  • 10169
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Climate normals from the Open-Meteo Climate API. Köppen approximation from NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Regions. See methodology for data sources, editorial rules, and corrections. Maintainer: Brian Tighe.