Highest January Temperatures in New York City
A list of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the month of
January in
New York City from 1869–2024.
What's the hottest it has ever gotten in New York City in January?
The hottest January temperature in New York City history was 72 °F which has occurred twice, most recently on January 6, 2007.
| Rank |
Temperature |
Date |
| 1 |
72 °F |
January 6, 2007 |
| 1 |
72 °F |
January 26, 1950 |
| 3 |
70 °F |
January 14, 1932 |
| 4 |
69 °F |
January 11, 2020 |
| 4 |
69 °F |
January 29, 2002 |
| 4 |
69 °F |
January 27, 1916 |
| 7 |
68 °F |
January 12, 2020 |
| 7 |
68 °F |
January 24, 1967 |
| 7 |
68 °F |
January 13, 1932 |
| 7 |
68 °F |
January 2, 1876 |
| 11 |
67 °F |
January 15, 1932 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 4, 2023 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 12, 2017 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 14, 2005 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 18, 1990 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 27, 1974 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 18, 1973 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 4, 1950 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 15, 1937 |
| 12 |
66 °F |
January 28, 1916 |