New York, New York – A stretch of dreary, gray skies will greet New Yorkers to start the work week, but it serves as the prelude to a dramatic swing in temperatures just in time for the Juneteenth holiday. Residents can expect a cool and cloudy Monday before summer heat and humidity build later in the week, bringing with it the chance for thunderstorms.
The pattern begins with a stubbornly overcast Sunday, with temperatures struggling to reach 62 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, conditions on Monday will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 68 degrees. Winds will be light out of the east, keeping the unseasonably cool air in place across the five boroughs. The cloud cover persists through Monday night and into Tuesday, which will see a high of only 71 degrees.
A significant shift in the weather begins Wednesday, as the chance for showers and thunderstorms enters the picture. Temperatures will push toward 79 degrees, feeling more like a typical June day.
The real change arrives for Juneteenth on Thursday. The day is expected to be mostly sunny and hot, with temperatures soaring to near 91 degrees. However, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2 p.m., potentially impacting outdoor plans and celebrations. Residents should stay aware of changing conditions.
The week concludes on a calmer note. Friday appears sunny with a pleasant high near 80 degrees, leading into a clear and mild weekend. No active weather alerts are currently in place, but that could change as the mid-week storm chances develop.
Five-Day Outlook for New York City
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71°F.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms; high near 79°F.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms; high near 91°F.
