New York City is starting Sunday, October 4, mostly clear and near 60 degrees, but the dry opening will not last. Rain showers are expected to move in after late morning, with the steadiest odds from midafternoon through early evening. The city should top out near 66 degrees, making this a damp finish to the weekend rather than a washout from dawn.
Showers Build Through Sunday Afternoon
The National Weather Service forecasts showers for Sunday afternoon and evening. Easterly winds are expected at coastal aviation terminals, while rainfall may total a few hundredths to a tenth of an inch inland and a tenth to two-tenths near the coast.
Rain showers are most likely across the city during the afternoon and evening. Showers could linger before 11 p.m. Sunday, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low near 59 degrees.
Coastal neighborhoods have the better chance of seeing showers, while lingering dry air could keep rainfall more limited inland. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for New York City, and flooding is not expected from this system.
Sunny Monday Brings A Sharper Fall Chill
Monday turns sunny and breezy, with a high near 69 degrees and west winds ranging from 5 to 18 mph. Clear skies Monday night will allow temperatures to fall to around 51 degrees as northwest winds pick up.
Tuesday stays sunny but cooler, with a high near 64 degrees. The coldest stretch arrives Monday night into Tuesday night, when the city should remain near the low 50s while more interior suburbs could drop into the mid- or upper 30s.
Warmer, Drier Weather Returns Later In Week
Dry weather is expected through the period, with temperatures moderating closer to normal Thursday and Friday.
For outdoor plans, Sunday afternoon is the day to keep an umbrella nearby, while Monday through Friday offer a much cleaner weather run. The week’s only real fall jolt comes with the brisker winds and chilly nighttime temperatures early on.
