New York, N.Y. – New Yorkers can expect soggy conditions to ease today as rain clears out by late afternoon, setting up a dramatic weather shift. Sunshine and cooler, drier air will dominate the week, but the bigger story is the developing lack of rain across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers this morning will taper by 2 p.m. Sunday, with skies gradually clearing overnight. High pressure builds on Monday, September 8, bringing bright skies and temperatures near 71. That high will lock into place for much of the week, leaving rainfall chances slim. NOAA’s 6–10 day precipitation outlook points to below-normal rainfall across the Northeast, a pattern that could stretch through mid-September.
This extended dry period may benefit drivers along I-95 and the FDR Drive with smoother commutes, but it raises concerns for gardeners, farmers, and city green spaces. Soil moisture is already trending lower, and if the dry stretch continues, local reservoirs could start to feel pressure by late September.
For now, the upcoming workweek looks ideal for outdoor plans, with daily highs in the low 70s and cool, comfortable nights. Residents should use this dry spell to prepare—checking irrigation needs, conserving water where possible, and being cautious with outdoor flames as fire danger could increase in parched spots.
The National Weather Service emphasizes that once this high settles in, rain will be hard to come by. Widespread showers are not expected to return until late next week at the earliest.
Five Day Forecast for New York, NY
- Monday: Sunny, high near 71.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 71.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 70.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 77.
- Friday: Sunny, high around 74.
