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Washington Heights, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Washington Heights?
Washington Heights, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Washington Heights
- Population
- 152.6K
- Elevation
- 54 m
- Coordinates
- 40.85°, -73.94°
Washington Heights is a city in United States with a population of approximately 152.6K. Average temperatures range from -3°C (27°F) in January to 29°C (85°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, August, September, October.
Time in Washington Heights right now
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
IANA time zone
America/New_York
Daylight saving
DST in effect
EST / EDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Washington Heights
Daylight in Washington Heights today
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Day length
15h 06m
Climate normals for Washington Heights
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -3°C | 0°C / -8°C | 9days (85 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / -2°C | 2°C / -7°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / 1°C | 7°C / -3°C | 10days (99 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.6 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 15°C / 6°C | 13°C / 3°C | 11days (101 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 69% Muggy | 5.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 21°C / 11°C | 20°C / 10°C | 12days (102 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 17°C | 11days (82 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 29°C / 21°C | 32°C / 23°C | 14days (128 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 12days (98 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 17°C | 25°C / 17°C | 9days (92 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 76% Humid | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 18°C / 11°C | 17°C / 9°C | 9days (102 mm) Wet | 7.3h Good | 76% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 4°C | 8°C / 0°C | 8days (76 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 6°C / -1°C | 2°C / -5°C | 11days (102 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -3°C . Feb: 6°C / -2°C . Mar: 10°C / 1°C . Apr: 15°C / 6°C . May: 21°C / 11°C . Jun: 26°C / 17°C . Jul: 29°C / 21°C . Aug: 28°C / 20°C . Sep: 24°C / 17°C . Oct: 18°C / 11°C . Nov: 11°C / 4°C . Dec: 6°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 85 mm. Feb: 88 mm. Mar: 99 mm. Apr: 101 mm. May: 102 mm. Jun: 82 mm. Jul: 128 mm. Aug: 98 mm. Sep: 92 mm. Oct: 102 mm. Nov: 76 mm. Dec: 102 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 69%. May: 74%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 72%. Dec: 74%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 16 km/h . Jul: 14 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 18 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington Heights has a population of approximately 152.6K.
The best months to visit Washington Heights are May, June, August, September, October, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Washington Heights receives approximately 1155mm of rainfall annually across 125 rainy days.
Washington Heights is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Washington Heights sits at an elevation of 54 m (177 ft) above sea level.