New York State is located in the northeast of the United States of America, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, and borders Canada.
New York State includes Long Island. On the territory of the state there are two major cities of the country - New York City and Albany. New York should not be confused with the city of the same name. In order to avoid confusion, the ending "City" was added to the latter.
Every tourist dreams of visiting a state filled with life. Therefore, for those who are going to make a trip to New York, a logical question arises: what things to take with them on a trip? To correctly answer this question, you first need to figure out what the climate is in New York.
The state is known for the fact that the weather during the day can change dramatically, this should be taken into account when packing for a trip. But what is the air temperature here at different times of the year? What is the climate like in New York, Long Island, and the major cities of the state? All this will be discussed in the article.
Autumn in New York State
The most pleasant time of the year in New York is autumn. SeasonQuite soft and warm. Precipitation is practically non-existent. The air temperature ranges from 11 ° C to 19 ° C, only by the end of November the climate of New York deteriorates a little - the thermometer may start to show zero degrees.
September has long and clear days. This month is perfect for walking. Sunny days are darkened only by hurricanes, which sometimes happen in the first month of autumn.
In October, the sun shines less often, so it's a good idea to take a coat and a couple of sweaters with you on a trip.
The table shows the climate in New York for the months of autumn in the main cities of the state.
| City | Temperature by month, °C | ||
| September | October | November | |
| New York | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Long Island | 18 | 13 | 7 |
| Albany | 17 | 11 | 5 |
Winter in New York State
The state has a rather cold and windy winter. This is the only season when it is not recommended to visit New York. The air temperature ranges from -2 to +5 °C. Wet snow often falls, which can spoil the mood for tourists. Therefore, it is recommended to take waterproof clothes and shoes with you on your trip.
Sometimes there are snowfalls that are unusual for the state. Americans try to be at home at this time and not go out.
Winter days, unlike autumn days, are very short - about 9 hours.
The table shows the average temperature in New York State during the winter months.
| City | Temperature by month, °C | ||
| December | January | February | |
| New York | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Long Island | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Albany | -1 | -5 | -3 |
Spring in New York State
New York State has a pleasant and warm spring. In April, clear days are set, the air temperature can reach 15 ° C. It rarely rains. But if precipitation occurs, it is quite plentiful. If you get caught in the rain, you risk getting wet in seconds. An umbrella will not help in this case, especially if the rain is combined with a strong wind.
The length of the day in spring increases significantly - you will have about 15 hours for walks during daylight hours.
The table shows the average air temperature in New York State during the spring months.
| City | Temperature by month, °C | ||
| March | April | May | |
| New York | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Long Island | 3 | 10 | 15 |
| Albany | 2 | 9 | 15 |
Summer in New York State
New York State has fairly hot and humid summers. The air temperature ranges from 18 to 29 ° C, but sometimesabnormal heat +35 °С. Sometimes the summer is so hot that even at night the ambient temperature can be around 30 °C. Residents of the city are saved only by air conditioners, which are in the subway, restaurants, shops and any other premises. Wherever you go, you can escape the exhausting heat.
Precipitation is rare, but the rains are no longer as heavy as in the spring season.
Fresh winds are blowing from the Atlantic Ocean. The water in the ocean is cool, but the cities have equipped beaches so that residents and tourists can swim. The ideal month to go to the beach is July.
The table shows the average air temperature in New York State during the summer months.
| City | Temperature by month, °C | ||
| June | July | August | |
| New York | 21 | 25 | 24 |
| Long Island | 19 | 27 | 25 |
| Albany | 20 | 24 | 23 |
New York Climate Monitor
The weather and climate in New York State has always been different. There were years when in January it was 22 degrees Celsius, and sometimes the thermometer mark showed -21 °C. The maximum and minimum air temperatures in New York State are shown in the table below.
| Month | Minimum temperature, °С | Maximum temperature, °С |
| January | -21 | 22 |
| February | -26 | 23 |
| March | -13 | 30 |
| April | -11 | 35 |
| May | 0 | 37 |
| June | -6 | 38 |
| July | 11 | 41 |
| August | 10 | 40 |
| September | -3 | 38 |
| October | -2 | 34 |
| November | -13 | 28 |
| December | -25 | 23 |
Conclusion
The climate in New York is unpredictable. But in general, it is much warmer here than in Kyiv or Moscow. Sometimes the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean to the state of New York makes itself felt - in summer the humidity of the air increases significantly and exceeds all norms.
When is the best time of year to go to New York? The ideal option would be the end of spring, summer and the beginning of autumn. If you still decide to go on a trip in the winter season, then do not forget to take warm clothes with you. The air temperature during this period is felt several degrees lower than it actually is. In recent years, the ambient temperature in the state has not dropped below zero in winter, so people who are accustomed to Russian frosts will enjoy walking around the cities of New York.
