Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in Manhattan, designed by architect William Van Alen. It is one of the 120 most looked-up sights in the United States and is the 29th most looked-up sight in the country.
Planning a visit
The building can be reached via LaGuardia Airport, which is 9 km away, or from Washington, D.C., which is 333 km away. Weather in New York City varies by season. July is the warmest month, with a high of 28 °C and a low of 21 °C, but it also has the most rainy days at about 15. January is the coldest month, with a high of 3 °C and a low of -4 °C. Monthly rainfall amounts range from 78 mm in February to 116 mm in July, with most months seeing around 100 mm of rain.
This 319 m tall structure, which opened in 1931, is made of brick, glass, granite, and limestone. It is located near Grand Central Terminal (0.2 km) and the Headquarters of the United Nations (0.7 km). Other nearby sights include St. Patrick's Cathedral (0.8 km), Rockefeller Center (0.9 km), and 30 Rockefeller Plaza (0.9 km).
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.
