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Washington Heights weather

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Partly cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 79° in Washington Heights today. Tomorrow looks light drizzle around 75°, with a 51% chance of rain.

79°67°
75°63°
78°59°
83°63°
85°68°
82°71°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeMondaymodels agreeTuesdaysplit ±4°Wednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±5°
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
79°
Partly cloudy
Today 79°·Low 67°·Rain 1%
AmericanNOAA GFS
79°
Cloudy
Today 79°·Low 68°·Rain 1%
EuropeanECMWF
78°
Light drizzle
Today 78°·Low 67°·Rain 8%

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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Partly cloudy
79° 67°
models agree
Tomorrow
Light drizzle
75° 63°
models agree
Mon
Mostly clear
78° 59°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
83° 63°
±4°
Wed
Cloudy
85° 68°
models agree
Thu
Partly cloudy
82° 71°
±5°
Fri
Cloudy
80° 66°
±11°
Sat
Mostly clear
80° 64°
±8°
Sun
Partly cloudy
82° 68°
±8°
Mon
Drizzle
85° 70°
±16°
Tue
Drizzle
80° 66°
±24°
Wed
Drizzle
75° 63°
±9°
Thu
Cloudy
75° 60°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
72° 61°
±5°

Washington Heights, NY is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 86°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 29°F), with roughly 55 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Washington Heights right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Washington Heights climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
44°
30°
Feb
45°
29°
Mar
51°
35°
Apr
62°
44°
May
71°
52°
Jun
81°
62°
Jul
86°
69°
Aug
82°
65°
Sep
76°
60°
Oct
68°
49°
Nov
55°
39°
Dec
45°
32°

Which forecast is most accurate in Washington Heights?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
89±1.1°F96±1.4 mph9597% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
64
/100rank #2
83±1.7°F90±3.0 mph2458% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°78° to 79°±7%1% to 8% chance
Tomorrow±3°73° to 77°±39%12% to 51% chance
Mon±1°78° to 79°±5%0% to 5% chance
Tue±4°82° to 86°±2%0% to 2% chance
Wed±3°84° to 87°models agree10% to 10% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Washington Heights

today, local time
Sunrise
06:26
Sunset
19:21
Daylight
12h 55m

Common questions

What's the weather in Washington Heights today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Washington Heights today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Washington Heights today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Washington Heights and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Washington Heights?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Washington Heights (CheckWeather Score 93/100), ahead of the American at 64. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Washington Heights?
July is typically the warmest month in Washington Heights, with average highs around 86°F.
How cold does Washington Heights get?
The coldest month in Washington Heights is February, when overnight lows average about 29°F.
How much rain does Washington Heights get?
Washington Heights sees roughly 55 in of precipitation a year, with March usually the wettest month.

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