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New York State Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New York State, the United States of America in July.

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Planning a journey to New York State, the United States of America this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in New York State in July

New York State, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. July in New York State generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of July is in the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Old Forge at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Staten Island at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Staten Island and 13°C (55°F) in Old Forge. On average, July is the warmest month of the year in New York State, the United States of America. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in New York State, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Amagansett with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Kingston with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

July brings good sunshine to many areas. New York City sees around 271 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in New York State in July

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New York State

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in New York State, the United States of America?

Temperature range in New York State (July)

Precipitation variation in New York State (July)

New York City

In July New York City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
271 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in New York City →

Brooklyn

In July Brooklyn generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
271 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Brooklyn →

Queens

In July Queens generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
271 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Queens →

Buffalo

In July Buffalo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
307 hours
268 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Buffalo →

Staten Island

In July Staten Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
271 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Staten Island →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New York State, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New York State in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New York City 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Brooklyn 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Queens 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Buffalo 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Staten Island 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Bronx 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)

New York State weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New York State, the United States of America in July?

July in New York State, the United States of America brings unpleasant weather. In New York City, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in New York State, the United States of America in July?

New York City averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

Does New York State, the United States of America get a lot of rain in July?

Yes, July tends to be a wetter month in New York State, the United States of America. Average rainfall in New York City sits around 114 mm (4.5 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit New York State, the United States of America?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in New York City, July might be a good time to visit New York State, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in New York City. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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