Weather in Brooklyn, New York
Roses open along the stoops. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 17Overcast—87°61°
- MondayMay 18Drizzle—79°61°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle10%76°62°
- WednesdayMay 20Light Drizzle70%83°65°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast44%70°58°
- FridayMay 22Light Drizzle21%59°50°
- SaturdayMay 23Light Drizzle32%55°51°
- PM 2.5
- 12.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 13.4 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 21.0 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 90.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 9:41 AM
- Moonset
- 12:34 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open along the stoops
Brooklyn 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 brings Brooklyn's warmest temperatures at roughly 78°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at around 34°F. Precipitation peaks during July with 4.6 inches and reaches its lowest point in February at 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
Brooklyn falls within the warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this classification.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY, Buffalo, NY.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of warblers through Brooklyn's parks, with yellow warblers and American redstarts among the most commonly spotted species.
American robins typically begin their second nesting cycle in late May, building new nests as daylight hours reach their longest stretch before summer solstice.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Brooklyn?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Brooklyn, while the season's first frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Brooklyn?
- July typically sees the heaviest rainfall at approximately 4.6 inches, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 50 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Brooklyn?
- July records the highest average temperatures at approximately 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Brooklyn?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging around 34°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Brooklyn?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can go in the ground around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season plants such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Brooklyn get?
- Brooklyn sees rain on approximately 79 days each year.
- What hardiness zone is Brooklyn?
- Brooklyn's USDA hardiness zone depends on average minimum winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Brooklyn, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 34°F, while July brings averages around 78°F — creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 50 inches, distributed across roughly 79 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here depend on the city's latitude at 40.7°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.