New York City Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

New York City Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


43°C
Highest Temp
2 Jul. 26

-17°C
Lowest Temp
8 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJuly32.94°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-5.34°C

Wettest MonthFebruary8.43mm

Windiest MonthJanuary22.41km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in New York City historically?

July is historically New York City's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 30°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 43°C on 2026-07-02.

2. What is the coldest month in New York City historically?

January is New York City's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -3°C. The all-time record low of -19°C was recorded on 2018-01-07.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in New York City over the past 17 years?

New York City's average annual rainfall is approximately 1336.03mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does New York City experience on average per year?

New York City historically records approximately 170.5 rainy days per year. July has the highest number of rain days at an average of 16.9 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in New York City?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in New York City is 43°C on 2026-07-02.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in New York City?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in New York City is -19°C on 2018-01-07.

7. What is the windiest time of year in New York City historically?

New York City experiences its strongest winds during March. The historic gust record of 62.9 kph was recorded on 2012-10-29.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in New York City during a year?

Usually, New York City's humidity peaks in February at around 74.2% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 66.8%.