New York City Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in New York City. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in New York City?

In New York City, July has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, New York City gets 4.6 inches of precipitation in July.

However, April is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 38.1% of days in April will have at least some rain or snow.

What's the Driest Month in New York City?

In New York City, February has the least precipitation of any month. On average, New York City gets 3.19 inches of precipitation in February.

September is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 29.3% of days in September will have measurable rain.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	3.64 in	34.7
February	3.19 in	34.9
March	4.29 in	35.7
April	4.09 in	38.1
May	3.96 in	37.1
June	4.54 in	37.3
July	4.60 in	33.8
August	4.55 in	32.3
September	4.31 in	29.3
October	4.38 in	30.5
November	3.58 in	30.8
December	4.38 in	36.9
Year	49.51 in	34.3

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
1869–2024	Central Park	location