New York's weather is characterized by a cold winter, with temperatures often below freezing and occasional drops as low as -11°C in February. Spring brings moderate temperatures, rising steadily from around 7°C in March to over 23°C in June, with the month of April being particularly warm. Summer months see highs above 35°C, but with an average temperature hovering around 24-25°C, the season is not excessively hot. Autumn returns to more temperate conditions, with temperatures declining gradually from September's high of 22°C back down to around 8°C by November. Winters are generally chilly and sometimes frigid, with December's averages ranging from -5°C to 20°C.