New York City (NYC) weather
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NWS, the American and the European model put New York City's high today between 79° and 83°, a 5° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 73°, with a 1% chance of rain.
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New York City weather in numbers
from 30 years of measured normalsNew York City swings 58°F across the year, from 87°F highs in July to 29°F lows in February, and March is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 55 in of precipitation.
The weather map: all three models at once
NWS, American, European side by side around New York City and nearby towns.Live rain radar →New York City in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour
Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of New York City, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗What are you doing?
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New York City hourly forecast: next 14 hours
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New York City 10-day forecast, out to 14 days
where the models agree, and where they splitNew York City, New York (NY). Often shortened to NYC, New York, NY. Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for New York City right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down New York City's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.
We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.
New York City weather by month
what to expect in New York City through the yearHere is New York City's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to New York City by season.
What New York City's weather is like through the year
New York City runs from warm summers, with July highs near 87°F, to cold winters, when February lows sit around 29°F (a swing of about 58°F across the year). March is usually the wettest month, and New York City sees roughly 55 inches of precipitation annually. Overnight lows stay below freezing across 3 months (January, February and December), so New York City sees regular winter snowfall.
Best time to visit New York City
The most comfortable time to visit New York City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Which forecast is most accurate in New York City?
CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for New York City, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 72. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
What do you think of the forecasts?
your vote countsThe accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United States? Give each 1 to 5 stars.
One vote per service. Anonymous: we store no personal data, only a one-way hash of your connection for a day to stop double votes.
Where the models disagree
temperature and rain, judged separatelyThe models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.