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United States / New York / New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area / Orange County / Washington Heights / Zip Codes
Washington Heights, NY is located in the Northeastern part of the U.S., so it has a humid continental climate. Summers are typically hot and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. Spring and fall are usually mild with moderate precipitation throughout the year. The area is also known for its high winds which can be especially strong in autumn and winter months. Overall, Washington Heights has an unpredictable yet distinct climate that can vary greatly depending on the season.

Washington Heights, New York gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washington Heights averages 41 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 193 sunny days per year in Washington Heights. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washington Heights gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 115 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 17
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 41 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Washington Heights is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.

9.1 Summer - 4.9 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Washington Heights, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashington Heights, New YorkUnited States
  44.4 in.38.1 in.
  40.5 in.27.8 in.
  115.3 days106.2 days
  193 days205 days
  83.6°85.8°
  16.7°21.7°
  77
  3.64.3
  666 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Washington Heights with an average high temperature of 83.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in New York. In Washington Heights, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washington Heights are June, September and August.
In Washington Heights, there are 9.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in New York.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washington Heights with an average of 16.7°. This is about average compared to other places in New York.
In Washington Heights, there are 133.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
In Washington Heights, there are 4.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in New York.
The humidity is usually comfortable in Washington Heights but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Washington Heights with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 2.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 28% of yearly precipitation and 20% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.4 inches in Washington Heights means that it is about average compared to other places in New York.
May is the rainiest month in Washington Heights with 11.5 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.2 rainy days. There are 115.3 rainy days annually in Washington Heights, which is less rainy than most places in New York. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 28% of the time and the driest is Winter with only a 22% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 40.5 inches in Washington Heights means that it is about average compared to other places in New York. January is the snowiest month in Washington Heights with 13.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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