Yonkers, New York Weather
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Yonkers weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——88°59°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——93°63°+5°
- SaturdayJun 6Heavy Drizzle35%0.09″91°69°-2°
- SundayJun 7Drizzle35%0.02″86°68°-5°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle—0.02″73°60°-13°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——83°57°+10°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——88°63°+5°
Ozone at AQI 95 now. AQI up 7 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise). With UV 8.2 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 104 by mid-afternoon.
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 95 now. With UV 8.2 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 104 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 95
- UV peak
- 8.2 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 104
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 6.3 µg/m³, PM10 at 6.3 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 1.00
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
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
- 12:52 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Yonkers at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 10°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 22 (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 — Yonkers
SPC has placed Yonkers 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 Yonkers its warmest temperatures at around 75°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at roughly 31°F. December sees peak rainfall with 4.7 inches, and February records the lowest at 3.3 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| February | 34° | 3.3″ | 5 |
| March | 41° | 4.4″ | 7 |
| April | 51° | 4.3″ | 8 |
| May | 61° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| June | 70° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| July | 75° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| August | 74° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| September | 67° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| October | 55° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| November | 45° | 3.9″ | 6 |
| December | 37° | 4.7″ | 7 |
Regional context
Yonkers falls within a warm-summer humid continental climate region. This classification connects it with nearby cities that experience similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of warblers through Yonkers, with yellow warblers and American redstarts moving through local parks and wooded areas.
Serviceberry trees typically bloom in mid-April, their white flowers marking one of the earliest native flowering displays in the region.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Yonkers?
- Yonkers typically sees its last spring frost around mid-April, with the first fall frost returning around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Yonkers?
- December ranks as the wettest month with about 4.7 inches of rain on average, while the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Yonkers?
- July typically brings the warmest weather, averaging about 75°F.
- What is the coldest month in Yonkers?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Yonkers?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Yonkers get?
- Yonkers averages about 80 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Yonkers?
- Yonkers's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Yonkers, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January temperatures hover near 31°F while July averages 75°F, creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Yonkers receives about 51 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 80 rainy days.
Several factors determine the yearly weather patterns: latitude at 40.9°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows here, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.
Beaches near Yonkers
- Rockaway Beach Beach25.2 mi
- Jacob Riis Beach26.1 mi
- Long Beach NY Beach27 mi
Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.