Rockefeller Weather

Weather and Climate at Rockefeller

The Rockefeller University, located in New York City, experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm and humid summers and cold, damp winters. The average temperature ranges from 25°F (-4°C) in January to 77°F (25°C) in July. Annual precipitation is around 49 inches, with snowfall averaging 25 inches per year. Rockefeller's campus life and commuting can be affected by:

• Heavy snowfall in winter, which may lead to delays or cancellations of classes and research activities.
• High humidity in summer, potentially impacting outdoor research and comfort on campus.
• Occasional extreme weather events like hurricanes or nor'easters, which can disrupt normal operations.