New York City weather, reported by Maple
The live pet-owner forecast for New York City, New York: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.
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What New York City weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is New York City's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5°F / 4°C | 27.9°F / -2°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 42.2°F / 6°C | 29.5°F / -1°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 49.9°F / 10°C | 35.8°F / 2°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 61.8°F / 17°C | 45.5°F / 8°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 71.4°F / 22°C | 55°F / 13°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 79.7°F / 27°C | 64.4°F / 18°C | Caution — shade & water |
| July | 84.9°F / 29°C | 70.1°F / 21°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 83.3°F / 29°C | 68.9°F / 21°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 76.2°F / 25°C | 62.3°F / 17°C | Fine for most dogs |
| October | 64.5°F / 18°C | 51.4°F / 11°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 54°F / 12°C | 42°F / 6°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 44.3°F / 7°C | 33.8°F / 1°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 106°F / 41°C (July 9, 1936) · Record low: -15°F / -26°C (February 9, 1934) · Average snowfall: 29.8″ a year, peaking in February
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Central Park).
New York City weather facts every pet owner should know
- Central Park's average July high is 84.9F, already past the 82F risky range for dog walks, so summer strolls are safest before 9 am.
- New York averages 29.8 inches of snow a year, with February the snowiest month at 10.1 inches, so short-coated dogs need a jacket and a paw-rinse routine for salted sidewalks.
- January lows average 27.9F, inside the 20 to 32F caution band, which means small and senior dogs should wear coats from roughly November through March.
- The city has swung from a record 106F (July 9, 1936) to -15F (February 9, 1934), so a New York pet wardrobe genuinely needs both cooling and insulation.
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