Washington Heights, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Washington Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Washington Heights.
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What is the weather usually like in Washington Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 44.4 inprecipitation per year · 1,128 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Washington Heights: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MIDDLETOWN 2 NW, NY US (USC00305310), adjusted for the elevation of Washington Heights.
Washington Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| July | 5:35 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| December | 7:15 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Washington Heights?
Washington Heights has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 44.4 inches (1,128 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Washington Heights is June to September. At 666 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Washington Heights
What is the hottest month in Washington Heights?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Washington Heights?
January, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Washington Heights?
About 44.4 inches (1,128 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Washington Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Washington Heights?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Washington Heights have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Washington Heights in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 33°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Washington Heights?
Around 6:45 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:39 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Washington Heights weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Washington Heights.
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