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.

Weather in New York, New York

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

New York, NY

Sunday, May 17 at 2:41 AM

Partly Cloudy

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56%

Wind

7 mph

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:06 PM

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7-day forecast

Today
May 16
Overcast
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77°52°
Sunday
May 17
Overcast
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88°61°
Monday
May 18
Light Drizzle
10%
83°63°
Tuesday
May 19
Drizzle
13%
91°66°
Wednesday
May 20
Drizzle
63%
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Thursday
May 21
Overcast
41%
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Friday
May 22
Light Drizzle
22%
65°51°

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Next 24 hours · Cool now

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Anemometer · 24h winds · from true

From · True

182° · backing 82°

Direction

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GENTLE BRZ

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MOD BRZ

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FRESH BRZ

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STRONG BRZ

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NEAR GALE

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24h · sust vs gust · mph

avg 7 · pk 29 @ 8:00p

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Barometer · 24h pressure · mb

Pressure · mb

1010.4

-0.2 mb in 3h · rising · 29.84 inHg

Now

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range 1010–1017

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Air quality

AQI

Moderate

PM 2.5: 12.3 μg/m³
PM 10: 13.9 μg/m³
NO₂: 26.5 μg/m³
Ozone: 90.0 μg/m³
UV Index: 0.0 Low

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Almanac · Sunday, May 17

When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.

Civil dawn

9:08 AM

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Daylight

14h 29m

Sunset

8:06 PM

Civil dusk

12:38 AM

Planting note

Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.

New York, NY

The moon

New Moon

0% illuminated

Moonrise: 9:40 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
In sign: ♊︎ Gemini

New York, NY

Microseason · 28 of 72

May 16–20

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Read this microseason across nine climate regions →

New York at a glance

Today vs. normal: 5°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

Month	Plant	Harvest
January	—	—
February	—	—
March	—	—
April	lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes	—
May	lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash	lettuce, peas, radishes
June	tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash	lettuce, peas, radishes
July	tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash	tomatoes, beans, summer squash
August	—	tomatoes, beans, summer squash
September	fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots	tomatoes, beans, summer squash
October	fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots	winter 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.

Month	Mean temp	Precip	Rainy days
January	34°	3.6″	6
February	36°	3.2″	6
March	43°	4.3″	8
April	54°	4.1″	7
May	63°	4.0″	7
June	72°	4.5″	7
July	78°	4.6″	7
August	76°	4.6″	7
September	69°	4.3″	6
October	58°	4.4″	6
November	48°	3.6″	6
December	39°	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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New York at a glance

Right now in the garden

Planting calendar

A year in weather

Regional context

Naturalist notes

Frequently asked

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