2 World Trade Center

2 World Trade Center refers historically to the South Tower of the original World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan and currently to the site within the rebuilt World Trade Center master plan. The original South Tower rose to 110 storeys and was completed in 1973.

The original 2 World Trade Center was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001. Since then the site has been incorporated into the World Trade Center redevelopment; plans for a new 2 World Trade Center have been part of phased rebuilding efforts but the original tower no longer exists.

The original complex was designed by Minoru Yamasaki and developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a commercial office complex. After the 2001 attacks the plot has been redeveloped alongside the Memorial, museum and other new office towers as part of an overall master plan for Lower Manhattan.

The site sits in Lower Manhattan near the Hudson River waterfront, adjacent to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum and the transportation hub at the World Trade Center.

Original tower: The original South Tower was 110 storeys tall and was completed in 1973 before being destroyed on 11 September 2001.

How to Get to 2 World Trade Center #

The World Trade Center complex is served by multiple subway lines (A, C, E, 1, R, W, PATH trains to World Trade Center and nearby stations). Fulton Street and Cortlandt Street stations provide easy access; walking from Battery Park or the Financial District is also straightforward.

Tips for Visiting 2 World Trade Center #

2 World Trade Center's status has evolved since 9/11; check the latest development and tenant updates before visiting the site area in Lower Manhattan.
For a complete sense of the World Trade Center precinct, visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum nearby and understand how the new towers relate to the memorial plazas.

Best Time to Visit 2 World Trade Center #

Visit the area year-round; outdoor memorial spaces are open, but specific buildings and observation decks depend on openings and construction schedules.

Spring-Autumn

April-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Pleasant for walking around the memorial and adjacent public spaces.

Weather & Climate near 2 World Trade Center #

Climate

2 World Trade Center's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1201 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

6° – 16°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

111 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

16° – 26°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

115 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

14.6h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 7°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

95 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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