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New York Citycherry blossoms

in Central Park

Out of season: the next cherry blossoms season is in 2027.

Right now in New York City · September

154days to the next cherry blossoms seasonusually from March

Next 7 days

No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.

National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:24 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.

Bloom stages

Pre-bloom: not yet; In bloom: not yet; Post-bloom: not yet.

New York City through the year: Green-up Mar–Apr.

Where to see it: Cherry Hill, by The Lake. Cherry trees photographed in bloom here on April 9, 2021 (a dated photo, not a forecast).

New York City in pictures

Illustrative photos, not current conditions
A large white-blossoming cherry tree on a lawn by a lake, with twin-towered buildings beyond
Cherry trees in bloom by Cherry Hill and The Lake in Central Park. Photo: Ashley98lee · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized

How we know

Wikimedia Commons, Central Park Cherry Blossoms (Ashley98lee) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · Ashley98lee, adapted · CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, Spring Index 1991–2020 averages (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)

All our sources and how we use them →

Questions people ask

Is it blooming in New York City right now?

Not now: the cherry blossoms season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 154 days (usually from March).

Where are the best spots in New York City?

Cherry Hill, by The Lake: cherry trees photographed in bloom here on April 9, 2021 (a dated photo, not a forecast).

What is New York City like through the year?

Green-up (Mar–Apr).