Staten Island, New York Weather
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Staten Island weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——92°62°—
- SaturdayJun 6Heavy Drizzle44%0.01″93°67°+1°
- SundayJun 7Showers44%0.28″84°68°-9°
- MondayJun 8Clear——76°61°-8°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——84°60°+8°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast10%—86°65°+2°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast22%—83°67°-3°
AQI 58 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±4 points). PM2.5 at 9.2 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.86 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 43 now. With UV 3.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 14 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 43
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 14
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 9.2 µg/m³ (AQI 51) with a 0.86 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.86
- 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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 3:57 AM
- Moonset
- 2:00 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Staten Island at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 20 (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 5, 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 — Staten Island
SPC has placed Staten Island in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
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 brings Staten Island's warmest temperatures (~78°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~33°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in July (4.7 inches) and drops to its lowest point in February (3.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 3.4″ | 6 |
| February | 35° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| March | 43° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| April | 53° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| May | 63° | 4.0″ | 7 |
| June | 73° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.7″ | 7 |
| August | 76° | 4.2″ | 7 |
| September | 69° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| October | 58° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| November | 47° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| December | 38° | 4.1″ | 7 |
Regional context
Staten Island falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — part of a group that experiences similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the arrival of migrating warblers to Staten Island's parks and green spaces.
Cherry trees typically reach full bloom across the borough during the third week of April.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Staten Island?
- Staten Island's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Staten Island?
- July receives the most rainfall with about 4.7 inches on average; the city gets roughly 47 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Staten Island?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Staten Island?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 33°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Staten Island?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Staten Island get?
- Staten Island experiences about 76 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Staten Island?
- Staten Island's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; consult the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Staten Island, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures hover near 33°F while July averages 78°F — a 45°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Staten Island receives about 47 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 76 rainy days.
Several factors determine the annual weather patterns: latitude (40.6°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows here, when frost occurs, and the daily weather patterns.
Beaches near Staten Island
- Jacob Riis Beach14.4 mi
- Rockaway Beach Beach16.5 mi
- Long Beach NY Beach25.8 mi
Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.