October has been filled with trunk-or-treats, spooky hayrides and other harvest-themed gatherings. Carved pumpkins are placed on doorsteps — and along designated walking paths — as frightening Halloween displays have transformed homes throughout New York.
Halloween is just days away and the excitement is building across the the Empire State.
This year, meteorologists are keeping a close eye on conditions — especially as a potentially catastrophic hurricane spins in the Atlantic, which could potentially impact the East Coast later this week, regardless of landfall.
From the longstanding, traditional forecasts in the Old Farmer’s Almanac and Farmers’ Almanac to the data-driven predictions from the Climate Prediction Center and AccuWeather, here’s what New York residents can expect Halloween night.
Halloween weather forecast in New York
Residents of the Empire State should prepare for a mix of clouds and occasional showers this Halloween:
Looking ahead, the National Weather Service in Buffalo says unsettled weather is possible by the end of the workweek, with the potential for a more significant coastal storm by mid- to late week. As of Oct. 28, the Weather Service predicts showers and wind gusts in parts of New York on Thursday and Friday. The situation is complicated by Hurricane Melissa, now a category 5 storm which made landfall in Jamaica Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
“A lot of parades, outdoor parties and trick-or-treating events could get soaked this week,” AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok said in a news release. “The Halloween forecast is a treat for much of the West Coast, but a trick in the East.”
Conditions, he said, should be drying out from southern New England to the mid-Atlantic by Friday evening – which could potentially create breezy conditions for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. His advice – bring a rain poncho or umbrella.
The National Weather Service predicts highs on Halloween between 45 and 55 through much of upstate New York, though it will feel cooler with rain and once the sun sets. AccuWeather predicts highs on Halloween ranging from 50 to 58 degrees.
New York weather watches and warnings
According to the National Weather Service, no hazardous weather is currently expected “that would meet NWS warning criteria.”
Storm tracker: How strong is Hurricane Melissa and where is it going?
Includes reporting by the USA Today Network.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Halloween 2025 forecast: Will NY stay dry for trick-or-treat night?
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
