New York Historical

Museum Museum and historical society preserving New York history

On Central Park West, the New‑York Historical Society presents exhibitions on New York and American history, period rooms and a portrait collection. Visitors come for rotating exhibits, early American objects and family programs near the American Museum of Natural History.

How to Get to New York Historical #

If referring to the New-York Historical Society on the Upper West Side, it is at 170 Central Park West, a short walk from the 81st Street-Museum of Natural History subway stop (B,C lines). Otherwise, confirm the specific institution by name.

Tips for Visiting New York Historical #

If this refers to a museum in New York City, confirm the exact institution name - many 'New York Historical' entries overlap with institutions like the New-York Historical Society.
Reserve timed-entry tickets if visiting a major museum in Manhattan; weekend crowds are heavy.
Combine with a walk through the Upper West Side or Central Park for context.

Best Time to Visit New York Historical #

Indoor history museums are visitable year-round; avoid major US holidays for smaller crowds.

Spring

Apr-Jun · 8-20°C

Comfortable city-walking weather and fewer tourists than summer.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 10-18°C

Crisp air and cultural season in full swing; museum exhibitions often open in September.

Weather & Climate near New York Historical #

Climate

New York Historical'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 (1213 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 36 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 -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

4.7 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°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

4.8 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 (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

106 mm

Rainfall

4.9 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 (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 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. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 22°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°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° – 26°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

93 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

114 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 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

109 mm

Rainfall

3.5 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 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 24°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

104 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 (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

4.0 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 (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

4.4 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 -1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 7°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.2h daylight

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