New York City
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: New York City month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in New York City 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 144 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.6 | -2.9 | 93 | 6.2 |
| February | 6.8 | -2.0 | 94 | 6.8 |
| March | 10.6 | 1.2 | 117 | 8.3 |
| April | 16.0 | 6.2 | 111 | 8.7 |
| May | 21.1 | 11.7 | 113 | 9.6 |
| June | 26.7 | 17.2 | 86 | 11.2 |
| July | 29.9 | 21.1 | 144 | 11.6 |
| August | 28.4 | 20.0 | 114 | 10.8 |
| September | 24.8 | 16.7 | 122 | 9.0 |
| October | 19.3 | 11.0 | 129 | 7.8 |
| November | 12.2 | 4.1 | 78 | 7.1 |
| December | 6.5 | -0.7 | 110 | 5.7 |
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01 · OverviewNew York City, in brief
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs—Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—each being coextensive with its respective county. It is the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the United States by both population and urban area. New York is a global center of finance and commerce, culture, technology, entertainment and media, academics and scientific output, the arts and fashion, and, as home to the headquarters of the United Nations, international diplomacy. New York City is known for its fast pace and continuous urban energy.
Frequently Asked Questions about New York City
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01 · Q&AWhere is New York City located and what are its coordinates?
New York City is situated in United States at geographic coordinates 40.7143, -74.0060 with an elevation of 10 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of New York City?
New York City has a recorded population of approximately 8,804,190 and observes the America/New_York time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in New York City?
Official and commonly spoken languages in New York City include en-US, es-US, haw, fr, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for New York City?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for New York City, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.