Today's tick risk
Manhattan Borough, NY
New York County
Low risk
Tick activity is low right now, but never zero. A quick check after time outdoors is still worth it.
Updated July 2, 2026
- Right now
- 57°F · 65%
- Life stage
- Nymphs
- Sightings
- 0 · 15mi
7-day outlook
Risk recalculates daily from the local forecast.
What's active right now
Nymphs are questing, the highest-risk stage for people. Nymphal deer ticks peak in late spring and summer. They're the size of a poppy seed, easy to miss, and cause most Lyme transmission.
Recent tick sightings
Within ~15 mi · last 30 days
Local tick habitat
Manhattan Borough is 21% natural land cover (18% forest, plus open and brushy areas) across its 22.66 sq mi. Deer ticks live in wooded areas, along trail edges, and in tall grass — the more of that a town has, the more places ticks can quest.
Is it tick season in Manhattan Borough right now?
Yes. Nymphs are questing, the highest-risk stage for people. In Manhattan Borough, today's risk reads low (12/100). Tick activity is low right now, but never zero. A quick check after time outdoors is still worth it.
Nearby towns
Tick risk is local. Check the towns around you.
Stay ahead of ticks in Manhattan Borough
The TickZone app (coming soon) alerts you when Manhattan Borough's risk climbs, so protection happens before the bite.