New York City is waking up to clouds and a brisk west wind Sunday, but the gray start should give way to a mostly sunny afternoon near 62 degrees. Gusts could reach 29 mph, so the city’s mild November reset comes with a noticeable bite around open streets and waterfronts.
Afternoon Sun, Persistent Wind
Temperatures should climb through the 50s to about 62 degrees early Sunday afternoon before easing toward 60 later. Rain chances are near zero, but west winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 29 mph could make exposed blocks feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.
Quiet Stretch Through Veterans Day
Sunday night turns mostly clear, with a low near 48 degrees. Monday stays mostly sunny near 59, Tuesday reaches about 61, and Veterans Day on Wednesday brings sunny skies with another high around 61, according to the National Weather Service.
Rain Returns Late Week
The next meaningful shift arrives Thursday, when a 30% chance of rain develops after 1 p.m. Rain becomes likely Thursday night and Friday, with Friday’s high near 48 degrees and northerly winds of 15 to 20 mph making the day feel much rawer.
A chance of rain continues Friday night before a slight chance early Saturday gives way to partly sunny skies. Forecasters say some northern parts of the region could see rain mix with snow late in the week, while New York City’s more immediate concern is a colder, wetter stretch.
Boaters Face Rougher Conditions
No land-based watches, warnings or advisories are posted for New York City. Small-craft advisories remain in effect on local waters through Monday evening and on ocean waters through early Tuesday, with offshore waves around 5 to 7 feet.
What a Small-Craft Advisory Means
A Small Craft Advisory alerts mariners to present or forecast wind or sea conditions that may be hazardous to small craft, according to NOAA’s National Weather Service. Thresholds vary by area: National Weather Service marine guidance says lower wind thresholds of 20 to 25 knots can apply in some Eastern harbors and bays, while wave thresholds also depend on location.
