New York City, NY All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in New York City, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 104°F (40°C) | July 21, 1977 and July 22, 2011 |
| Record Low | -2°F (-19°C) | January 17, 1977 and January 21, 1985 and January 19, 1994 |
| Lowest High | 8.9°F (-13°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Highest Low | 84°F (29°C) | July 15, 1995 and July 22, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 94°F (34°C) | July 22, 2011 |
| Lowest Mean | 3.5°F (-16°C) | January 21, 1985 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.57" (192.3 mm) | April 15, 2007 |
| Max in One Month | 18.95" (481.3 mm) | August 2011 |
| Least in One Month | 0.01" (0.3 mm) | October 2024 |
| Max in One Year | 80.57" (2046.4 mm) | 1983 |
| Least in One Year | 35.31" (896.9 mm) | 1970 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 27.3" (69.3 cm) | January 23, 2016 |
| Max in One Month | 36.9" (93.7 cm) | February 2010 |
| Max in One Season | 75.6" (192.1 cm) | 1995-96 |
| Max in One Year | 61.3" (155.7 cm) | 1996 |
| Earliest Snow | 2.9" (7.4 cm) | October 29, 2011 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 2.9" (7.4 cm) | October 29, 2011 |
| Latest Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.8" (2.0 cm) | April 19, 1983 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at NY CITY CNTRL PARK (3 mi from New York City, NY). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in New York City, NY?
The all-time record high in New York City, NY is 104°F (40°C), set on July 21, 1977 and July 22, 2011.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in New York City, NY?
The all-time record low in New York City, NY is -2°F (-19°C), set on January 17, 1977 and January 21, 1985 and January 19, 1994.
What is the most rain New York City, NY has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near New York City, NY is 7.57 inches, on April 15, 2007.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in New York City, NY?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near New York City, NY is 27.3 inches, on January 23, 2016.
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