Weather on March 2

New York City, NY

55 Years of Data

Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
33°F
Warmest
1972
61°F avg
Coldest
1980
21°F avg

About This Date

March 2nd in New York City, NY typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 47°F and lows near 33°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 2nd was in 1972 (61°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (21°F) — a 40°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 38% of recorded March 2nd dates, with snow falling 9% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 6.5"). The last decade has been 2.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 2nd in New York City, NY? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202633°21°27°
202533°20°27°
202455°42°49°3.23"
202354°39°46°
202252°40°46°
202133°21°27°
202058°40°49°
201941°31°36°1.35"4"
201844°34°39°4.72"
201764°35°50°
201655°29°42°0.36"
201539°27°33°
201440°32°36°
201340°31°35°
201242°33°38°0.41"
201153°25°39°
201047°36°41°0.03"
200928°16°22°1.24"6.5"
200843°28°35°
200758°35°46°6.12"
200635°29°32°1.32"1.3"
200539°28°34°
200467°43°55°0.05"
200344°36°40°1.63"
200249°36°42°0.89"
200142°31°36°0.1"
200047°36°41°
199949°34°41°
199854°45°49°
199761°42°51°0.05"
199635°29°32°0.84"4.6"
199542°28°35°
199430°26°28°1.02"4"
199350°33°42°
199248°35°42°
199171°50°61°0.38"
199054°32°43°
198943°28°35°
198852°25°38°
198747°37°42°
198640°26°33°
198561°38°49°
198438°25°31°
198359°43°51°0.51"
198249°35°42°
198147°37°42°
1980coldest28°14°21°
197949°40°44°0.05"
197832°19°26°
197745°25°35°
197641°33°37°
197537°29°33°
197441°36°38°0.13"
197364°38°51°
1972warmest72°50°61°0.1"
197144°34°39°
56 years of data from NY CITY CNTRL PARK

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