NYC Weather Facts:
Weather and Climate:
The land around New York City is part of the eastern continental; it is usually flat with sandy soil. The landscape gradually changes into gently rolling hills as you move inland. Long Island contains sandy beaches. New York City’s surrounding area is favorably urban with many residential housing and industrial development. The weather is not significantly impacted by the surrounding ocean. Summers can get really hot and winters can get extremely cold. July and August temperature regularly climbs up high sometimes even exceeding 85 degrees F. In January, the weather can plummet below -10 degrees F. The normal weather patterns can sometimes shift, and create moisture from the Atlantic. This can also result in fierce winds and heavy rainfalls/snowfalls.
http://www.usatourist.com/english/destinations/newyork/newyorkcity/new-york-city-weather.html
- The usual hottest month is July.
- The maximum documented temperature was 106°F in 1936.
- January is typically the coldest month.
- The coolest documented temperature was -15°F in 1934.
- The greatest rainfall on average happens in July.
Weather and Climate:
The land around New York City is part of the eastern continental; it is usually flat with sandy soil. The landscape gradually changes into gently rolling hills as you move inland. Long Island contains sandy beaches. New York City’s surrounding area is favorably urban with many residential housing and industrial development. The weather is not significantly impacted by the surrounding ocean. Summers can get really hot and winters can get extremely cold. July and August temperature regularly climbs up high sometimes even exceeding 85 degrees F. In January, the weather can plummet below -10 degrees F. The normal weather patterns can sometimes shift, and create moisture from the Atlantic. This can also result in fierce winds and heavy rainfalls/snowfalls.
http://www.usatourist.com/english/destinations/newyork/newyorkcity/new-york-city-weather.html
Sample Forecast for the week of March 7, 2013
Courtesy of Weather.com