Joker Stairs

Area Urban staircase made famous by the Joker film scene

A concrete stairway in the Bronx, the ‘Joker Stairs’ became a film location; visitors photograph and reenact the movie’s dance sequence, especially on weekends.

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Joker Stairs
40.8358, -73.9239
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Best Time to Visit Joker Stairs #

Best visited in spring or fall on weekdays and mornings to avoid crowds and get clearer photos.

Spring and fall (best)
Apr-Jun & Sep-Nov · ~5-25°C
Mild, pleasant weather and fewer tourists - good times for photos and quieter visits.
Summer
Jul-Aug · ~20-30°C
Warmer weather and higher visitor numbers; the site can be busier with tourists and locals.
Winter
Dec-Feb · ~-5-5°C
Cold and occasionally icy conditions; visits are quieter but take care on steps in freezing weather.

Weather & Climate near Joker Stairs #

Climate

Joker Stairs'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 -5°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1190 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
4.6 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 -4°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-4° – 5°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
4.7 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 0°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 10°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.8 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 5°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
5° – 16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° – 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° – 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
3.6 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 18°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 24°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
3.7 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 8°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
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.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-2° – 6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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