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City in New York, United States
New York City
The largest city in the United States, with a snowy winter most years and the occasional blizzard.
Forecast updated , when it was 05:00 in New York City (GMT-5).
New York City snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for New York City in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F), the freezing level near 1,500 m (4,900 ft) and gusts up to 43 km/h (27 mph) over the next day. Bluebird days are likely on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 1,500 m (4,900 ft)
- Wind
- 17 km/h (11 mph), gusts 38 km/h (24 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
New York City hour by hour
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Now | Rain | None |
| 6am | Rain | None |
| 7am | Rain | None |
| 8am | Rain | None |
| 9am | Rain | None |
| 10am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-5).
New York City 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain4 to 6 °C (39 to 43 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 950 m (3,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 600 m (2,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Sunny4 to 9 °C (39 to 48 °F) · gusts 42 km/h (26 mph) · freezing level 700 m (2,300 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Sunny4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) · freezing level 1,450 m (4,800 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Bluebird4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Bluebird6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Bluebird6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) · freezing level 3,950 m (13,000 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
New York City 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy7 to 14 °C (45 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Sunny6 to 15 °C (43 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Sunny8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Bluebird7 to 13 °C (45 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy7 to 12 °C (45 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Rain5 to 13 °C (41 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow3 to 8 °C (37 to 46 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in New York City?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is New York City?
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 27 m
- Population
- 8,804,190
When does it snow in New York City?
In New York City, snow falls on about 3 days in February in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from December to March.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | 3 days | 2 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in New York City month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3 | 22% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) |
| February | 3 | 31% | −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) |
| March | 2 | 26% | 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) |
| April | <1 | 2% | 6 to 16 °C (43 to 61 °F) |
| May | 0 | 0% | 12 to 21 °C (54 to 70 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 17 to 27 °C (63 to 81 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 21 to 30 °C (70 to 86 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 20 to 28 °C (68 to 82 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 17 to 25 °C (63 to 77 °F) |
| October | 0 | 0% | 11 to 19 °C (52 to 66 °F) |
| November | <1 | 3% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) |
| December | 2 | 16% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) |
Snow in New York City in December
In December, New York City gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 16% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F).
Snow in New York City in January
In January, New York City gets snow on about 3 days, and the month brings about 22% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F).
Snow in New York City in February
In February, New York City gets snow on about 3 days, and the month brings about 31% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F).
Snow in New York City in March
In March, New York City gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 26% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in New York City?
Of the last ten winters in New York City, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 87% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 55% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 14 March 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 120% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 187% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 101% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 52% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 146% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 82% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 45% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 65% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 60% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 141% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in New York City
Does New York City have snow at Christmas?
New York City had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 1 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 4 of those years.
Does New York City have snow at New Year?
New York City had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in none of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 1 of those years.
Does New York City have snow in mid-February?
New York City had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 6 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 8 of those years.
Does New York City have snow at Easter?
New York City had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in none of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 1 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in New York City?
It snows on about 10 days a year in New York City, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. February has the most, about 3 days.
What is the snowiest month in New York City?
February is the snowiest month in New York City, bringing about 31% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in New York City?
Of the last ten winters in New York City, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 87% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2022/23, about 55% below average.
How cold does New York City get in winter?
January is the coldest month in New York City, with average daily lows of −3 °C (27 °F) and highs of 5 °C (41 °F).
Sources: New York City on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates