Manhattan Climate Data
Records dating back to 1951 reveal a 0.0°C rise in Manhattan's mean temperature, most evident in the all seasons seasons. The post‑1980 period alone has added 0.0°C of heat per decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Manhattan
This heatmap shows seasonal temperature anomalies relative to the 20th-century average for each year from 1950 to 2024. Each row represents a season (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), and each column a year. Red shades indicate warmer-than-average seasons, while blue shades represent cooler-than-average ones. The shift from predominantly blue to red over time highlights the long-term warming trend across all seasons.
⬇️ DownloadManhattan Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Manhattan based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadManhattan Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Manhattan area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadManhattan Hot and Cold Days
Manhattan Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan's Climate
How much has Manhattan warmed since 1951?
Manhattan has warmed by 0.0°C on average since 1951. This warming trend is consistent with broader climate change patterns observed across the region.
What season has warmed the most in Manhattan?
Winter has experienced the most warming with 0.0°C of temperature increase since 1951. This seasonal variation is typical of mid-latitude climate change patterns.
How have precipitation patterns changed in Manhattan?
Precipitation patterns in Manhattan have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Manhattan part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Manhattan is consistent with regional and global climate change trends. The temperature increases align with patterns seen across NY and the broader United States, reflecting the impacts of human-caused climate change.
What climate data sources are used for Manhattan?
The climate data for Manhattan comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 8.96km grid cell nearest to Manhattan, located at coordinates 40.71°N, 74.01°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Manhattan?
The historical climate trends shown for Manhattan are based on observed data from 1951 to present and are highly reliable. These trends provide insight into how the local climate has already changed and can inform expectations for continued warming, though specific future projections would require additional climate modeling.
About This Data
- Location: Manhattan, NY
- Grid Coordinates: 40.71°N, 74.01°W
- Distance to grid center: 9.0 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data