Manhattan
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Manhattan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Manhattan are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 140 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5 | -2.9 | 91 | 6.1 |
| February | 6.7 | -2.1 | 90 | 6.7 |
| March | 10.5 | 1.1 | 115 | 8.2 |
| April | 15.8 | 6.1 | 113 | 8.6 |
| May | 21.1 | 11.7 | 108 | 9.4 |
| June | 26.6 | 17.2 | 90 | 11.0 |
| July | 29.8 | 21.0 | 140 | 11.4 |
| August | 28.3 | 20.0 | 110 | 10.7 |
| September | 24.7 | 16.6 | 124 | 8.9 |
| October | 19.1 | 11.0 | 130 | 7.7 |
| November | 12.1 | 4.1 | 77 | 7.0 |
| December | 6.4 | -0.6 | 110 | 5.7 |
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- The 2026 Manhattan Power 100 - City & State New York
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- Things to Do in Manhattan, New York · New York Dearest
- Homepage | Visit Manhattan
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- THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Manhattan (2026) - Tripadvisor
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- Manhattan - New York’s most important and popular borough
- 173 Famous People from Manhattan, United States | Pantheon
- Top 20 Famous People Born in Manhattan, New York
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- Collections | NYC Timeline | NYC Landmark Preservation Commission
- Wikidata structured records for Manhattan
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01 · OverviewManhattan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Manhattan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Manhattan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Manhattan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Manhattan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Manhattan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Manhattan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Manhattan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Manhattan located and what are its coordinates?
Manhattan is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 40.7834, -73.9663, with an elevation of 35 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Manhattan?
Manhattan has a recorded population of approximately 1,487,536 and observes the America/New_York time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Manhattan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Manhattan include EN-US, ES-US, HAW, French, with USD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Manhattan?
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