* December-February: The coldest season in New York City, with average temperatures below freezing.
* Cold: Daytime temperatures can be in the 30s and 40s (Fahrenheit), while nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing.
* Snow: The city can receive significant snowfall during the winter months.
* Short days: The days are shortest during the winter solstice (December 21st), with only about 9 hours of daylight.
Spring
* March-May: The weather begins to warm up in the spring, with average temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
* Mild: Daytime temperatures can reach into the 60s and 70s, while nighttime temperatures can still be cool, dropping down into the 40s.
* Rain: The city can receive frequent rainfall during the spring months.
* Longer days: The days begin to get longer in the spring, with the vernal equinox (March 20th) marking the start of equal day and night.
Summer
* June-August: The hottest season in New York City, with average temperatures in the 70s and 80s.
* Hot and humid: Daytime temperatures can reach into the 90s, and the high humidity can make it feel even hotter.
* Thunderstorms: The city can experience frequent thunderstorms during the summer months.
* Long days: The days are longest during the summer solstice (June 21st), with over 15 hours of daylight.
Fall
* September-November: The weather begins to cool down in the fall, with average temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
* Pleasant: Daytime temperatures are still comfortable in the 50s and 60s, while nighttime temperatures can start to drop down into the 40s.
* Foliage: The fall foliage in New York City, and the surrounding areas, is a popular tourist attraction.
* Shorter days: The days begin to get shorter in the fall, with the autumnal equinox (September 22nd) marking the start of equal day and night.