Historical Weather in New York City, NY
New York City's weather is a study in extremes for a coastal city. The urban heat island effect makes Manhattan measurably warmer than surrounding areas, while nor'easters can dump paralyzing snowfall. The city has recorded temperatures from -15°F to 106°F across its 150+ years of weather records.
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Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New York City, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
New York City, NY Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
New York City, NY Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
New York City, NY Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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New York City Temperature Records
- Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in New York City, NY is 104°F, set on July 21, 1977.
- Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in New York City, NY is -3°F, set on January 21, 1985.
- Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from NOAA weather station: NY CITY CNTRL PARK.
All-Time Record High
All-Time Record Low
Monthly Temperature Records in New York City
| Month | Record High | Record Low |
|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F(2007) | -3°F(1985) |
| February | 79°F(2018) | -1°F(2016) |
| March | 86°F(1998) | 8°F(1980) |
| April | 99°F(2022) | 21°F(1982) |
| May | 97°F(1996) | 34°F(2020) |
| June | 101°F(2025) | 46°F(1972) |
| July | 104°F(2011) | 53°F(1979) |
| August | 104°F(2001) | 50°F(1976) |
| September | 99°F(1983) | 43°F(1974) |
| October | 95°F(2019) | 29°F(1976) |
| November | 85°F(2024) | 15°F(2018) |
| December | 75°F(1998) | -1°F(1980) |