Climate and Weather Charts
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
(New York, New York - NY, USA)
New York features a continental climate with an almost extreme English feel and four very distinct seasons. Summers in New York are warm and often hot, with highs approaching 30°C / 86°F and an average temperature of around 26°C / 79°F from June to September. Temperatures begin to fall sharply during October, resulting in plenty of magnificent fall colors.
The winter climate in New York can be extremely cold at times, with heavy frosts and periods of snow. New York's average daytime temperatures between December and February are around 5°C / 41°F, although the nights can feel bitter.
Many climate changes are noticeable throughout the various regions of New York, with the enormous buildings in central Manhattan absorbing much of the day's heat and gradually releasing it as nighttime approaches. The average annual daytime temperatures in New York are around 17°C / 62°F.
Climate Description: Continental climate
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) Location: Northern Hemisphere, USA, New York
Annual High / Low Daytime Temperatures at New York: 29°C / 4°C (84°F / 39°F)
Average Daily January Temperature: 4°C / 39°F
Average Daily June Temperature: 26°C / 79°F
Annual Rainfall / Precipication New York at Airport (JFK): 1201 mm / 47 inches
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK):
Climate and Weather Charts
Temperature Chart |
Temperatures |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Average |
Maximum Celcius (°C) |
4 |
6 |
10 |
16 |
22 |
26 |
29 |
28 |
24 |
18 |
12 |
7 |
17 |
Minimum Celcius (°C) |
-3 |
-2 |
2 |
7 |
13 |
18 |
21 |
21 |
16 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
9 |
Maximum Fahrenheit (°F) |
39 |
43 |
50 |
61 |
72 |
79 |
84 |
82 |
75 |
64 |
54 |
45 |
62 |
Minimum Fahrenheit (°F) |
27 |
28 |
36 |
45 |
55 |
64 |
70 |
70 |
61 |
50 |
41 |
32 |
48 |
Rainfall / Precipitation Chart |
Rainfall |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
Rainfall (mm) |
86 |
84 |
104 |
107 |
112 |
94 |
109 |
102 |
99 |
91 |
114 |
99 |
1201 |
Rainfall (inches) |
3.4 |
3.3 |
4.1 |
4.2 |
4.4 |
3.7 |
4.3 |
4.0 |
3.9 |
3.6 |
4.5 |
3.9 |
47 |
New York Days of Rain |
11 |
10 |
11 |
11 |
11 |
10 |
11 |
10 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
120 |
Snowfall Chart |
Snowfall |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Total |
Snowfall (mm) |
191 |
218 |
130 |
23 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
23 |
137 |
722 |
Snowfall (inches) |
7.5 |
8.6 |
5.1 |
0.9 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.9 |
5.4 |
28 |
Seasonal Chart |
Seasons |
Average Temp (Max °C) |
Average Temp (Min °C) |
Average Temp (Max °F) |
Average Temp (Min °F) |
Total Rainfall (mm) |
Total Rainfall (inches) |
Total Snowfall (mm) |
Total Snowfall (inches) |
Mar to May (Spring) |
16 |
7 |
61 |
45 |
323 |
13 |
153 |
6 |
Jun to Aug (Summer) |
28 |
20 |
82 |
68 |
305 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
Sept to Nov (Autumn / Fall) |
18 |
10 |
64 |
51 |
304 |
12 |
23 |
1 |
Dec to Feb (Winter) |
6 |
-2 |
42 |
29 |
269 |
11 |
546 |
22 |