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Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

New York, NY
Sunday, May 17 at 2:40 AM
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    Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
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    Microseason · 28 of 72
    May 16–20

    Roses open along the stoops

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    Jan 137% of the yearDec 31

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    New York at a glance

    • Today vs. normal: NaN°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
    • Last frost: April 20 (climatological average for this latitude)
    • Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
    • Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.

    Right now in the garden

    Warm-season window is open

    As of May 17, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.

    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

    July ranks as New York's warmest month with mean temperatures around 78°F, while January claims the coldest spot at roughly 34°F. Precipitation follows its own pattern, peaking during July at 4.6 inches and reaching its lowest point in February with 3.2 inches.

    MonthMean tempPrecipRainy days
    January34°3.6″6
    February36°3.2″6
    March43°4.3″8
    April54°4.1″7
    May63°4.0″7
    June72°4.5″7
    July78°4.6″7
    August76°4.6″7
    September69°4.3″6
    October58°4.4″6
    November48°3.6″6
    December39°4.4″7

    Regional context

    New York falls within the warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions with other cities in this climate zone.

    Similar climates: Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY, Buffalo, 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?
    Spring's final frost in New York typically occurs around mid-April, while the season's first fall frost generally arrives near mid-November.
    What is the rainy season in New York?
    July stands as the wettest month, delivering approximately 4.6 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 50 inches.
    What is the warmest month in New York?
    July typically records the highest temperatures, with averages around 78°F.
    What is the coldest month in New York?
    January generally brings the coldest weather, averaging approximately 34°F.
    When can I start a vegetable garden in New York?
    Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
    How many rainy days does New York get?
    New York experiences an average of about 79 rainy days annually.
    What hardiness zone is New York?
    New York's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperatures; consult the USDA's online zone lookup using the city ZIP code for current zone information.

    Climate

    New York, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 34°F, while July brings averages of 78°F — creating a 44°F seasonal swing.

    Throughout the year, the city receives approximately 50 inches of precipitation distributed across roughly 79 rainy days.

    Geography drives New York's weather patterns through its latitude at 40.7°N, nearby large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.

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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.