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New York City, NY Weather on October 10

New York City hits 82°F on October 10, 1997

October 10th in New York City can range dramatically from frigid mornings to warm afternoons. The record high of 82°F set in 1997 stands 17 degrees above the historical average high of 65°F, while the record low of 30°F from 1979 dips 22 degrees below the typical low of 52°F. Across 55 years of recorded data, this date demonstrates the unpredictable swings that characterize autumn in the city.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
52°F
Record High
82°F
1997
Record Low
36°F
2000
New York City, NY on October 10 — Temperature History20°F40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on October 10

Planning for October 10th in New York City, NY? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest October 10 ever in New York City?

The warmest October 10 in New York City, NY reached 82°F in 1997. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 66°F.

What was the coldest October 10 ever in New York City?

The coldest October 10 in New York City, NY dropped to 36°F in 2000. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 52°F.

What is the average temperature on October 10 in New York City?

On October 10, New York City averages a high of 66°F and a low of 52°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NY CITY CNTRL PARK.

How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in New York City?

We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 in New York City, NY, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

October 10 Weather History in New York City

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202562°F46°F0"--
202462°F49°F0"--
202363°F52°F0.02"--
202267°F52°F0"--
202166°F61°F0.11"--
202071°F58°F0"--
201971°F53°F0"--
201880°F71°F0"--
201781°F66°F0"--
201664°F47°F0"--
201565°F50°F0"--
201464°F52°F0"--
201365°F54°F0"--
201266°F53°F0.25"--
201181°F61°F0"--
201069°F46°F0"--
200966°F50°F0"--
200872°F58°F0"--
200769°F61°F0.16"--
200676°F57°F0"--
200561°F56°F0.07"--
200466°F50°F0"--
200363°F58°F0"--
200263°F55°F0.19"--
200167°F48°F0"--
200050°F36°F0"--
199966°F61°F0.55"--
199863°F57°F0.11"--
199782°F61°F0"--
199660°F48°F0.25"--
199573°F53°F0"--
199463°F46°F0"--
199355°F42°F0"--
199275°F59°F0"--
199173°F55°F0"--
199080°F68°F0.45"--
198959°F40°F0.16"--
198867°F49°F0"--
198762°F50°F0"--
198655°F42°F0"--
198578°F60°F0.02"--
198465°F58°F0"--
198364°F52°F0"--
198258°F46°F0"--
198162°F46°F0"--
198061°F44°F0.04"--
197947°F37°F0.85"--
197869°F45°F0"--
197758°F48°F0"--
197659°F46°F0"--
197561°F53°F0"--
197472°F51°F0"--
197375°F54°F0"--
197258°F40°F0"--
197165°F53°F2.16"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NY CITY CNTRL PARK

How Has October 10 Changed?

The last decade has been 3.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New York City, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 85°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 39°F / Low: 27°F
Jan
39°/ 27°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 2.1"
Feb
42°/ 29°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 2.8"
Mar
51°/ 36°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.3"
Apr
62°/ 45°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.1"
May
72°/ 54°
💧 0.4"
Jun
80°/ 64°
💧 0.4"
Jul
85°/ 70°
💧 0.5"
Aug
84°/ 68°
💧 0.5"
Sep
76°/ 61°
💧 0.5"
Oct
65°/ 51°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 2.9"
Nov
54°/ 41°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.9"
Dec
44°/ 33°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.9"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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