Upper West Side Climate Data
Climate data from 1951 onward show Upper West Side warming by 0.0°C overall. Post‑1980, the city has added roughly 0.0°C each decade.
Temperature Change
0.0°C
Since 1951
Precipitation Change
0.0mm
(0.0%)
Since 1951
Climate Stripes for Upper West Side
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.
⬇️ DownloadUpper West Side Annual Mean Temperature Trends
Temperature data shows warming trends for Upper West Side based on NOAA NClimGrid climate data.
⬇️ DownloadUpper West Side Precipitation Trends
This chart shows seasonal precipitation trends for Upper West Side area, displaying how rainfall patterns have changed over time across different seasons.
⬇️ DownloadUpper West Side Hot and Cold Days
Upper West Side Seasonal Temperature Trends
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper West Side's Climate
How much has Upper West Side warmed since 1951?
Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?
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 Upper West Side?
Precipitation patterns in Upper West Side have remained relatively stable since 1951, though year-to-year variability continues to be significant.
Is the warming in Upper West Side part of a larger trend?
Yes, the warming observed in Upper West Side 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 Upper West Side?
The climate data for Upper West Side comes from NOAA's NClimGrid dataset, which provides gridded climate information based on weather station observations. The data represents the 9.05km grid cell nearest to Upper West Side, located at coordinates 40.71°N, 74.01°W.
How reliable are the climate projections for Upper West Side?
The historical climate trends shown for Upper West Side 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: Upper West Side, NY
- Grid Coordinates: 40.71°N, 74.01°W
- Distance to grid center: 9.1 km
- Data source: NOAA NClimGrid climate data