New York City (NY) monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in New York City?

Depending on who you ask New York City either has a humid subtropical climate or a humid continental climate - either way we can agree it has four distinct seasons. Summers are typically hot and humid, with average temperatures in the 80s (28°C) and high temperatures reaching the 90s (35°C) . Air pollution can be an issue in certain parts of the city but action has been taken to reduce air pollution, and the air quality has improved in recent years.

Winters in NYC are typically cold and wet, with average temperatures in the mid-30s (2°C) and lows reaching the teens. Snowfall is fairly common andt he city also experiences an average of two to three days of snowfall per year.

Spring and fall are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures in the 50s (12°C)and 60s (18°C) .

New York City gets an average of 44 inches (1,200mm) of precipitation each year, most of it falling in the form of rain. The city experiences relatively little extreme weather, but it can be subject to the occasional severe thunderstorms, the infamous Nor'easters and even hurricanes.