Brooklyn, New York Weather
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Brooklyn weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Overcast——90°62°—
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers43%—95°67°+5°
- SundayJun 7Showers43%0.32″82°68°-13°
- MondayJun 8Clear——71°62°-11°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——79°63°+8°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast——77°67°-2°
- ThursdayJun 11Overcast19%—73°67°-4°
AQI 53 (Moderate), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 49 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply. PM2.5 at 23.1 µg/m³ (AQI 77) with a 0.93 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 during the projected peak around 10 AM.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 23.1 µg/m³ (AQI 77) with a 0.93 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.93
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
NO₂ × Time of day
NO₂ at AQI 37 during overnight — within the expected overnight baseline, no source signature.
- Present
- AQI 37
- Phase
- overnight calm
- Pattern
- traffic typical
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
- 3:56 AM
- Moonset
- 1:59 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Brooklyn at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 7°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 — Brooklyn
SPC has placed Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn's warmest temperatures at roughly 78°F mean, while January delivers the coldest at around 34°F. Precipitation peaks during July with 4.6 inches and reaches its lowest point in February at 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
Brooklyn falls within the warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this classification.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY, Buffalo, NY.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the peak migration of warblers through Brooklyn's parks, with yellow warblers and American redstarts among the most commonly spotted species.
American robins typically begin their second nesting cycle in late May, building new nests as daylight hours reach their longest stretch before summer solstice.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Brooklyn?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Brooklyn, while the season's first frost returns around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Brooklyn?
- July typically sees the heaviest rainfall at approximately 4.6 inches, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 50 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Brooklyn?
- July records the highest average temperatures at approximately 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Brooklyn?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging around 34°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Brooklyn?
- Cool-season vegetables like peas and lettuce can go in the ground around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season plants such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Brooklyn get?
- Brooklyn sees rain on approximately 79 days each year.
- What hardiness zone is Brooklyn?
- Brooklyn's USDA hardiness zone depends on average minimum winter temperatures; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Brooklyn, New York experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 34°F, while July brings averages around 78°F — creating a 44°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 50 inches, distributed across roughly 79 rainy days throughout the year.
Weather patterns here depend on the city's latitude at 40.7°N, its proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These factors determine growing seasons, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.
Beaches near Brooklyn
- Jacob Riis Beach6.8 mi
- Rockaway Beach Beach7.6 mi
- Long Beach NY Beach15.9 mi
Each linked page shows live water temperature, wave height, swim and surf verdicts, tides, and rip-current risk from NDBC + NOAA + NWS data.