Weather radar New York
Real-time precipitation radar · New York · United States
New York climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for New York shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 4° | 5° | 10° | 17° | 22° | 27° | 30° | 29° | 25° | 19° | 13° | 6° |
| Avg low (°C) | -3° | -2° | 2° | 7° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 5° | 0° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 93 | 79 | 101 | 106 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 107 | 99 | 98 | 96 | 94 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Sunshine hours | 154 | 171 | 212 | 226 | 256 | 268 | 278 | 261 | 226 | 211 | 156 | 139 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit New York
The best time to visit New York is typically August. In this month the average high is 29°C, precipitation is 107 mm and sunshine duration is 261 hours. The annual average high is 17.3°C, total annual precipitation is 1209 mm (118 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2558 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in New York
How up to date is the weather radar for New York?
The weather radar for New York is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the US NEXRAD network. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for New York?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for New York: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in New York?
The thunderstorm potential for New York is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near New York.
What is the climate like in New York?
New York has an annual average high of 17.3°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 30°C), the coldest January (avg low -3°C). The wettest month is July with 117 mm, the driest February with 79 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1209 mm (118 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2558 hours.
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