Highland, New York Weather
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Highland weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——87°54°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——89°63°+2°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Showers39%0.03″89°61°0°
- SundayJun 7Light Showers39%0.04″82°64°-7°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle14%—79°56°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast——83°52°+4°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast10%—87°54°+4°
PM2.5 at 11.9 µg/m³ (AQI 56) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 17 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 11.9 µg/m³ (AQI 56) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 2 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.96
- Wind
- calm
- 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
- 3:29 AM
- Moonset
- 12:50 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Highland at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 19°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 26 (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 — Highland
SPC has placed Highland 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
Highland's warmest month is July (~73°F mean) and its coldest is January (~27°F). Rainfall peaks in October (4.6 inches) and bottoms out in February (2.8 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 3.5″ | 7 |
| February | 29° | 2.8″ | 6 |
| March | 37° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| April | 49° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| May | 60° | 3.5″ | 9 |
| June | 68° | 4.6″ | 9 |
| July | 73° | 4.5″ | 7 |
| August | 72° | 4.3″ | 7 |
| September | 64° | 4.6″ | 6 |
| October | 52° | 4.6″ | 7 |
| November | 42° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| December | 33° | 3.8″ | 8 |
Regional context
Highland sits within a warm-summer humid continental climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Queens, NY, Manhattan, NY, Bronx, NY.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Highland?
- Highland's last spring frost typically falls around mid-April, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Highland?
- October is the wettest month with about 4.6 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 47 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Highland?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 73°F.
- What is the coldest month in Highland?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 27°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Highland?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-April); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Highland get?
- Highland averages about 84 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Highland?
- Highland's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Highland, New York sits in a warm-summer humid continental climate zone. January means hover near 27°F while July averages 73°F — a 46°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Highland receives about 47 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 84 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (41.7°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.