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Empire State Building

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Empire State Building

New York, United States
Best timeMar & Aug–Nov
Set inNew York, United States
In season~70°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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27–84°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Empire State Building
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightNov · 52%
WarmestJul · 84°F
WettestJul
Best windowMar & Aug–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Empire State Building: the tower rising over Manhattan at dusk, seen from the Brooklyn Bridge
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Empire State Building

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Christian David
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The Empire State Building is a 102-story, supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. The building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of New York state. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall including its antenna.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar & Aug–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Empire State Building: the spire lit in rainbow colours against a purple night sky
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Empire State Building

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Anthony Quintano
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Empire State Building: the tower standing above Midtown with One World Trade Center beyond
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Empire State Building

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Pairs well with

World Trade Center
3 mi away
New York Stock Exchange
3 mi away
Central Park
3 mi away
Ellis Island
4 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Empire State Building?

The best time to visit Empire State Building is March & August–November, in New York, United States.

Where is Empire State Building?

Empire State Building is in New York, United States.

What is Empire State Building known for?

The Empire State Building is a 102-story, supertall skyscraper in the Midtown South neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, United States. The building was designed in the Art Deco style by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon and constructed between 1930 and 1931. Its name is derived from "Empire State", the nickname of New York state. The building has a roof height of 1,250 feet (380 m) and stands a total of 1,454 feet (443.2 m) tall including its antenna.

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