The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY Metro Area has a humid subtropical climate. The summers can be hot and humid, while winters are usually cold and snowy. The area experiences all four seasons, with spring and autumn bringing mild weather and rain. Summer temperatures can reach the mid-90s Fahrenheit with high humidity levels. Winter temperatures are cold, typically in the twenties Fahrenheit or lower in extreme cases. Snowfall averages around 20 to 25 inches annually in this region. The area also experiences occasional thunderstorms during the summer months that can bring severe weather and flooding. Despite this, the overall climate is generally mild compared to other parts of the country.
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area, New York gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area averages 28 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 118 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 22
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 28 inches of snow a year
BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in New York.
8.8 / 5.4
Summer / Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months.