3-Month Spring Weather Forecast For NY: When Will It Warm Up?

NEW YORK — Winter is likely to hang on in some parts of the country well past the March 20 spring equinox, while others will see an early arrival of warm temperatures, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s 2023 spring weather forecast.

New York stands in the middle, as early spring is expected to be a bit chilly and rainy, while the temperature should rise just before summer, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Here’s what we can expect in New York in the months ahead:

• March: Most of the United States, including New York, is looking at a mild March. It could get rainy, though. Near-to-above normal precipitation is expected in the Northeast, potentially signaling a late-season coastal storm or two, according to the Almanac.
• April: Temperatures will be cooler than normal in New York, as well as most of the rest of the country. It will be wetter than normal in the Appalachians, but drier than normal elsewhere.
• May: The weather is supposed to be warmer in May. Temperatures are expected to be above average across many parts of the country, including New York. There should be a little less rain than usual.

In general, the forecast calls for fairly mild temperatures in most places, but people who live in the Northwest shouldn’t retire their cold-weather gear for the season.

Temperatures are expected to be below normal in those regions, and people from the mid-Atlantic to the Appalachians to the Rockies also shouldn’t be surprised by late winter blasts of cold air, the forecast said.

Texas and Oklahoma, the Deep South and Florida are all expected to see warmer than usual temperatures.

People living in the Upper Midwest, the Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic should be prepared for above-normal precipitation. Rainfall is expected to be normal to above normal in many other parts of the country, including Oklahoma and Texas.

However, the forecast calls for below normal rain in Southern California and the Southwest.

For more specific information, go to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.