BGC Weather

Weather and Climate at BGC

The Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts, located in New York City, experiences a humid subtropical climate. BGC sees:

• Summer: Warm to hot, with temperatures ranging from 70°F to 90°F (21°C to 32°C), and high humidity.
• Winter: Cold, with temperatures ranging from 20°F to 40°F (-6°C to 4°C), and occasional snowstorms.
• Spring and Fall: Mild, with temperatures ranging from 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C), and variable weather conditions.
• Rainfall: Evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 40-50 inches annually.
• Extreme Weather: Occasional hurricanes in late summer and early fall, and nor'easters in winter.

The weather at BGC can affect commuting, especially during snowstorms, and outdoor research activities may be limited in winter.