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North Tonawanda, New York Weather

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North Tonawanda weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar

North Tonawanda, NY
Saturday, July 4 at 4:08 PM
76
°
Overcast
Feels like
81°
Humidity
90%
Wind
10 mph
Sunrise
1:41 AM
Sunset
4:57 PM
North Tonawanda, NY
Hour by hour · 24h
24-Hour ForecastNorth Tonawanda, NY: 24-hour forecast. Temperatures range from 66 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit with a 24% chance of precipitation at 4 PM.
L 66°H 79°
North Tonawanda, NY
7-day forecast
  1. Today
    Jul 4
    Drizzle
    24%
    0.03″
    79°70°—
  2. Sunday
    Jul 5
    Overcast
    —
    —
    79°66°0°
  3. Monday
    Jul 6
    Light Rain
    49%
    0.19″
    74°64°-5°
  4. Tuesday
    Jul 7
    Showers
    30%
    0.42″
    68°62°-6°
  5. Wednesday
    Jul 8
    Overcast
    —
    —
    81°62°+13°
  6. Thursday
    Jul 9
    Drizzle
    34%
    —
    75°67°-6°
  7. Friday
    Jul 10
    Light Drizzle
    46%
    —
    81°69°+6°
North Tonawanda, NY
Next 24 hours · Mild now
62°72°82°12p6p12a6anow 76°high 79°low 66°PRECIP %
North Tonawanda, NY
Anemometer · 24h winds · from true
NESW
From · True
NW
319° · veering 89°
Direction
NW
319°
Sustained
10
mph
Gust
17
mph
Peak 24h
26
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 26 @ 5:00p
01020MPHB1B2B3B4B5-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOWpk 189SUSTGUST
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Light breeze veering 89° from the nw.
North Tonawanda, NY
Barometer · 24h pressure · mb
STORMRAINCHANGEFAIRDRY9901000101010201030
Pressure · mb
993.4
-0.3 mb in 3h · steady · 29.34 inHg
Now
993.4
mb
3h
-0.3
mb
12h
+0.7
mb
24h
+0.5
mb
Regime · STORM
STORM
RAIN
CHANGE
FAIR
DRY
24h · Pressure · mb
range 993–994
9859909951000STORM|RAIN-21h-18h-15h-12h-9h-6h-3h-24hNOW993.9992.5993.4
−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Deep low — expect rough seas, strong wind, and persistent rain.
North Tonawanda, NY
Air quality
48
AQI
Good
↓-5 in 6h▲Peak ~88 @ 11 PM

AQI 48 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 5 over the last 6 hours (gradual decline). Ozone at AQI 111 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.

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

PM 2.5Moderate
14.7μg/m³
PM 10Good
16μg/m³
NO₂Good
8μg/m³
OzoneDRIVERUnhealthy
145μg/m³
UV IndexModerate
2.7

What's driving it

Ozone × UV × Sky

Ozone at AQI 111 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.

Present
AQI 111
UV peak
2.4 at earlier today
Sky at peak
overcast
Projected peak
AQI 111

PM × Wind × Precip

PM2.5 at 14.7 µg/m³, PM10 at 15.5 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.

PM2.5/PM10
0.95
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 TREND50100SATSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT7-DAY PM2.5 TREND · μg/m³330
North Tonawanda, NY
Sky cover · visibility · 24h
Cloud cover
96%
OVERCAST
100%0%−24h−18h−12h−6hnow
Visibility
32.8mi
UNLIMITED
76 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
20:08 UTC · North Tonawanda, 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
20:08 UTC · North Tonawanda, NY · NOAA NESDIS / STAR · 5-min cadence · up to 10000 px
North Tonawanda, NY
Satellite · infrared · animated
North Tonawanda, NY
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IR · cloud-top temp© RainViewer · Carto
North Tonawanda, NY
Almanac · Saturday, July 4
If the first of July be rainy weather, 'twill rain more or less for four weeks together.
Civil dawn
5:07 AM
Sunrise
1:41 AM
Daylight
15h 16m
Sunset
4:57 PM
Civil dusk
9:34 PM
Planting note
Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.
North Tonawanda, NY
The moon
Waning Gibbous
79% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14 PM
Moonset
10:15 AM
In sign
♓︎ Pisces
North Tonawanda, NY
Microseason
Jul 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

plant
Jan 151% of the yearDec 31

Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

North Tonawanda at a glance

  • Today vs. normal: 7°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
  • Last frost: May 4 (climatological average for this latitude)
  • Microseason: Jul 1–5
  • Planting window: Harvest early potatoes. Begin drying onions on the surface.

ZIP code: 14120

16-Day Forecast — North Tonawanda

  1. Sat81°70°24%
  2. Sun79°66°9%
  3. Mon74°64°49%
  4. Tue68°62°30%
  5. Wed81°62°5%
  6. Thu75°67°34%
  7. Fri81°69°46%
  8. Sat76°59°21%
  9. Sun76°58°20%
  10. Mon74°58°29%
  11. Tue73°57°23%
  12. Wed79°63°29%
  13. Thu82°65°26%
  14. Fri86°71°33%
  15. Sat81°69°18%
  16. Sun80°67°24%

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

Right now in the garden

Peak growing season

As of July 4, 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 — North Tonawanda

SPC includes North Tonawanda in the general thunderstorm area today — no severe risk, but storms are possible.

  • TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
  • DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms

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 · July 1–5

Cicadas claim the afternoon

Annual cicada buzz begins, peaking in the heat of the day.

Day 185 of 365 · Wedge 37 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——
April——
Maylettuce, peas, spinach, radisheslettuce, peas, radishes
Junelettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squashlettuce, peas, radishes
Julytomatoes, peppers, beans, squashtomatoes, beans, summer squash
Augusttomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
Septemberfall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrotstomatoes, beans, summer squash
October—winter squash, tomatoes (last)
November——
December——

A year in weather

July is North Tonawanda's warmest stretch (~73°F) and January its coldest (~24°F); precipitation crests in July at 3.8 inches and ebbs in February to 2.5 inches.

MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
January24°2.6″23
February25°2.5″19
March34°3.2″20
April46°3.6″19
May56°3.5″18
June67°3.6″17
July73°3.8″17
August72°3.4″17
September65°3.5″15
October54°3.2″15
November40°3.5″20
December30°3.1″22

Regional context

Per NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals, North Tonawanda runs from a 24°F January mean to 73°F in July, a 48°F seasonal spread, with near 39.5 inches of precipitation across about 221 wet days.

North Tonawanda's precipitation spreads evenly: July peaks at 3.8 inches on 16.8 wet days, while February holds 2.5 inches over 19.2 — no month dominates North Tonawanda's rain calendar. That even rhythm groups North Tonawanda with places like Tonawanda, NY, University at Buffalo, NY and Kenmore, NY.

Once North Tonawanda passes late-May, overnight freezes fade and kale, peas, spinach, and parsnips can be sown. Tomatoes and peppers do best set out two weeks later in North Tonawanda, once nights clear the mid-40s°F. Frost returns to North Tonawanda near early-October, ending the tender-crop season. A creek-bottom lot in North Tonawanda can lag North Tonawanda's last frost 7-10 days behind a south slope.

Similar climates: Tonawanda, NY, University at Buffalo, NY, Kenmore, NY, Grandyle Village, NY, Eggertsville, NY.

Frequently asked

When does it freeze in North Tonawanda?
Frost typically leaves North Tonawanda by mid-May and returns to North Tonawanda near mid-October.
What is the rainy season in North Tonawanda?
July is the wettest month in North Tonawanda, about 3.8 inches on average; the year totals roughly 40 inches.
What is the warmest month in North Tonawanda?
North Tonawanda peaks in July, when the mean runs near 73°F.
What is the coldest month in North Tonawanda?
January is North Tonawanda's coldest month, averaging about 24°F.
When can I start a vegetable garden in North Tonawanda?
In North Tonawanda, sow peas and hardy greens around mid-May; North Tonawanda's tomatoes and peppers wait two weeks more.
How many rainy days does North Tonawanda get?
North Tonawanda records around 221 days of measurable precipitation annually.
What hardiness zone is North Tonawanda?
With January around 24°F, North Tonawanda's zone reflects that minimum — the USDA ZIP map confirms North Tonawanda's band.
What is the 10-day forecast for North Tonawanda?
North Tonawanda'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 North Tonawanda?
See this week's day-by-day rain chances for North Tonawanda in the daily forecast above, and the next 24 hours in the hourly chart.
What is the weather like right now in North Tonawanda?
Current conditions for North Tonawanda and the next 24 hours — temperature, precipitation chance, and wind by the hour — are in the hourly forecast chart above.
How often is the North Tonawanda forecast updated?
The North Tonawanda forecast on this page is built from Open-Meteo weather-model data and refreshes regularly through the day.
When are sunrise and sunset in North Tonawanda?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for North Tonawanda are in the Almanac section above, along with civil dawn, civil dusk, and day length. Day length is longest near the summer solstice and shortest near the winter solstice.
How accurate is the weather forecast for North Tonawanda?
The next few days in North Tonawanda's forecast are the most reliable; accuracy declines beyond about a week as weather-model uncertainty grows.

Climate

Set in a warm-summer humid continental zone, North Tonawanda, New York swings from 24°F in the heart of winter to 73°F at midsummer — a 49°F arc.

Across the year, North Tonawanda collects about 40 inches of precipitation over roughly 221 days with measurable rain or snow.

North Tonawanda's 49°F range, set by its 43.0°N position, drives frost timing and what thrives in North Tonawanda.

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ZIP codes in North Tonawanda

  • 14120

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.