Climate Comfort Score
63/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
New York Jfk, NY Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 63/100
- Comfort score
- 43.3"
- Annual precip
- 226d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for New York Jfk
New York Jfk, New York averages 54°F a year and scores 63/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 47% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 63/100
- comfort score, milder than 47% of U.S. cities
- 43.3"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 226 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
43.3"
Annual Snow
25.9"
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Plus 25.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (New York Jfk) 63.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the New York Jfk area.
How New York Jfk compares to every U.S. city
New York Jfk's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
63 Top 53% higher than 47% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for New York Jfk
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for New York Jfk captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2" | 7.5" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8" | 8.6" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9" | 4.3" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5" | 0.6" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1" | 0.4" | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0" | 4.5" | 15.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.2"
Snow: 7.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
Snow: 8.6"
9.8 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
Snow: 4.3"
10.8 days with precipitation
April 3.5"
Snow: 0.6"
11.4 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
11.8 days with precipitation
June 3.9"
10.6 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 4.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
September 3.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
October 3.7"
9.4 days with precipitation
November 3.1"
Snow: 0.4"
8.9 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
Snow: 4.5"
11.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
226 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,872
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,017
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 12.4 | 16% | 33% |
| February | 60% | 13.0 | 13% | 37% |
| March | 59% | 12.4 | 15% | 35% |
| April | 62% | 11.3 | 11% | 31% |
| May | 69% | 10.1 | 9% | 31% |
| June | 68% | 10.1 | 11% | 20% |
| July | 70% | 9.5 | 10% | 20% |
| August | 69% | 9.5 | 15% | 18% |
| September | 69% | 10.1 | 19% | 24% |
| October | 65% | 11.5 | 17% | 28% |
| November | 64% | 12.0 | 13% | 32% |
| December | 63% | 12.5 | 12% | 34% |
What New York Jfk's climate means for you
New York Jfk runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 226 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,872 heating and 1,017 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: New York Jfk, NY
In New York Jfk, New York, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00094789, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in New York Jfk should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 43.3 inches, with 25.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 226 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 2 and the first fall freeze near November 14. And on the energy front, 4,872 heating degree days and 1,017 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, New York Jfk scores 63/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in New York Jfk, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in New York Jfk, New York is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-3°C).
How much rain does New York Jfk get? ▼
New York Jfk receives 43.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 25.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for New York Jfk? ▼
New York Jfk has a climate comfort score of 63/100 (Good), milder than 47% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in New York Jfk? ▼
New York Jfk has approximately 226 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 2 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in New York Jfk? ▼
New York Jfk has 4,872 heating degree days and 1,017 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this New York Jfk climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094789 near New York Jfk.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094789. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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