30 Rockefeller Plaza
This 259-meter skyscraper, which began in 1933, is part of Rockefeller Center and features Art Deco architecture designed by Raymond Hood. The structure is constructed from steel, glass, and granite. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the United States on English Wikipedia, ranking 87th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 27 °C and 28 °C. January is the coldest month, with a high of 3 °C and a low of -4 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year; July has the most rainy days at about 15, while November has the fewest at about 8. The skyscraper is located 9 km from LaGuardia Airport and 333 km from Washington, D.C. It is open daily from 8 AM to 12:30 AM, and the last elevator up is at 11:40 PM.
The skyscraper is located within Rockefeller Center at W 50th St in Manhattan. It is 0.3 km from both St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Museum of Modern Art. Other nearby sights include Times Square, which is 0.6 km away, and Grand Central Terminal, located 0.7 km from the site. These locations can be combined with a visit to the skyscraper at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 78 | 105 | 107 | 105 | 102 | 116 | 112 | 101 | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
