New Rochelle weather by month
Average highs run from 40°F in January to 86°F in July, and January nights average 29°F. It gets 45 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 30 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 62 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and August to October.
Best time to visit New Rochelle
For comfortable weather, go in May to June and August to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 8.6 in | 6 | 0 | 20 | cold |
| February | 43°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 9.8 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cold |
| March | 50°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 5.4 in | 7 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| April | 61°F | 46°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in | 6 | 0 | 1 | cool |
| May | 72°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| June | 81°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| July | 86°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| August | 85°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 6 | 0 | warm |
| September | 77°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| October | 66°F | 53°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 55°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in | 6 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| December | 45°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 5.2 in | 7 | 0 | 12 | cold |
| Year | 63°F avg | 50°F avg | 45.3 in | 29.8 in | 75 | 22 | 62 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station New York Laguardia Airport, NY (USW00014732), 10.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in New Rochelle
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 13m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 07m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:26 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:30 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 92 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 am | 4:51 pm | 9h 34m |
| February | 6:49 am | 5:29 pm | 10h 40m |
| March | 7:06 am | 7:01 pm | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:16 am | 7:34 pm | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:37 am | 8:05 pm | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:22 am | 8:28 pm | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:36 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 49m |
| August | 6:05 am | 7:53 pm | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:36 am | 7:03 pm | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:06 am | 6:14 pm | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:42 am | 4:36 pm | 9h 54m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:27 pm | 9h 15m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of New Rochelle with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is New Rochelle getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.6°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for New Rochelle.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in New Rochelle?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 86°F and an average low of 72°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in New Rochelle?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F and highs of 40°F.
What is the rainiest month in New Rochelle?
August gets the most precipitation, 4.4 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.9 inches.
Does it snow in New Rochelle?
Yes. New Rochelle averages 30 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit New Rochelle?
For comfortable weather, May to June and August to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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