Manhattan, New York Weather
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Manhattan weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——89°60°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——94°63°+5°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers40%—93°68°-1°
- SundayJun 7Light Rain40%0.09″86°68°-7°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——81°61°-5°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——87°62°+6°
- WednesdayJun 10Mostly Clear——92°66°+5°
Ozone at AQI 136 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. AQI up 15 in the last 6 hours — air quality is degrading. Levels should ease through evening.
CAUTION Sensitive groups (children, elderly, respiratory conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 136 — peak already passed at 1 PM under clear skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 136
- UV peak
- 3.5 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 136
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.4 µg/m³ (AQI 47) with a 0.98 fine-to-coarse ratio and 6 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.98
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:26 AM
- Moonset
- 12:53 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Manhattan at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 15°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Manhattan
SPC has placed Manhattan in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3MRGLMarginal Risk
Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July ranks as Manhattan's warmest month with mean temperatures around 78°F, while January claims the coldest spot at roughly 34°F. Precipitation follows its own pattern, peaking during July at 4.6 inches and reaching its lowest point in February with 3.2 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| February | 36° | 3.2″ | 6 |
| March | 43° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| April | 54° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| May | 63° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| June | 72° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| August | 76° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| September | 69° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| October | 58° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| November | 48° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| December | 39° | 4.4″ | 7 |
Regional context
Manhattan belongs to the warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate group.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Bronx, NY, Buffalo, NY.
Naturalist notes
Cherry trees throughout Manhattan typically reach peak bloom in late April, their white and pink flowers marking spring's full arrival.
Red-winged blackbirds return to Manhattan's parks and waterfront areas by early March, their distinctive calls signaling winter's end.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Manhattan?
- Manhattan's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Manhattan?
- July stands as the wettest month, delivering about 4.6 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 50 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Manhattan?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, with averages around 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Manhattan?
- January typically registers as the coldest month, with average temperatures around 34°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Manhattan?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the time of the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Manhattan get?
- Manhattan experiences about 79 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Manhattan?
- Manhattan's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; residents can check the USDA's online lookup using the city ZIP code for the current zone designation.
Climate
Manhattan, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 34°F, while July brings average temperatures of 78°F — creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation in Manhattan totals about 50 inches, distributed across roughly 79 rainy days throughout the year.
Location at 40.8°N latitude, along with proximity to large water bodies and local elevation, creates the fundamental rhythm of Manhattan's year. These factors determine what grows in the area, when frost threatens, and the daily weather patterns residents experience.
Beaches near Manhattan
- Rockaway Beach Beach15.5 mi
- Jacob Riis Beach15.6 mi
- Long Beach NY Beach21 mi
Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.
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