New York Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 47 Cities  •  1981–2025

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New York Climate Overview

New York has an average annual temperature of 51.1°F (across all 47 cities) with approximately 1157 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 80%. The warmest city is Staten Island with average July highs of 93.4°F, while Watertown is the coldest with average January lows of -12.6°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Staten Island
Jul High: 93.4°F
Coldest City
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Watertown
Jan Low: -12.6°F
Wettest City
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Bay Shore
1258 mm/yr
Driest City
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Lockport
901 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Jul
Avg High: 88.9°F
Coldest Month
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Jan
Avg Low: 5.4°F
Cities With Data
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47
cities in New York
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in New York — Weather History

📅 New York Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 47 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 New York Seasonal Climate Guide

Jul is typically the warmest month across New York with average highs around 88.9°F, while Jan is the coldest with average lows near 5.4°F. Jul is the wettest month with approximately 112 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 50.5°F 5.4°F 28°F 87 87% 2.9 1.70
Feb 50.7°F 7.5°F 29.1°F 76 86% 2.9 2.60
Mar 60.6°F 14.9°F 37.8°F 96 83% 2.6 3.70
Apr 70.5°F 27.9°F 49.1°F 99 80% 2.1 4.80
May 78.4°F 37.9°F 58.3°F 102 80% 1.8 5.50
Jun 84.9°F 47.8°F 66.4°F 102 79% 1.6 6.00
Jul 88.9°F 56.8°F 72.9°F 112 76% 1.6 5.90
Aug 88.2°F 55.4°F 71.8°F 102 75% 1.6 5.30
Sep 84.6°F 46.2°F 65.5°F 102 75% 1.9 4.30
Oct 75.7°F 34.9°F 55.4°F 102 77% 2.1 3.00
Nov 65.3°F 25°F 45.1°F 93 81% 2.4 2.00
Dec 55°F 14°F 34.5°F 102 85% 2.6 1.40

📈 New York Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 New York Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how New York's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 47 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in New York

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in New York.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in New York?
Staten Island is the hottest city in New York with an average July high of 93.4°F based on 45 years of data. View Staten Island weather history →
What is the coldest city in New York?
Watertown is the coldest city with average January lows of -12.6°F. View Watertown weather history →
Which city in New York gets the most rain?
Bay Shore is the wettest city in New York with approximately 1258 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Bay Shore weather history →
What is the warmest month in New York?
Jul is the warmest month across New York, with state-wide average highs of 88.9°F and average lows of 56.8°F.
How many cities in New York have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 47 cities in New York, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in New York?
Jun is the sunniest month across New York with an average solar radiation of 6.00 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 47 cities in New York at monthly temporal resolution.