New York Weather: 66% Rain Chance, Highs Near 70, and 10 Hours of Daylight
Thursday brings mild temperatures and a high likelihood of precipitation, while Friday is forecast to be wetter and cooler.
By Elena Greco ·
New York City residents should prepare for a mild but wet Thursday, November 5, as forecasts indicate high chances of rain throughout the day and into the evening. The weather service predicts a high temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) and a low of 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius).
Precipitation is the defining feature of the day, with a 66% probability of rain during daylight hours. That chance rises to 84% during the night, suggesting that commuters and evening travelers should carry umbrellas or wear water resistant outerwear. Cloud cover will remain at 46% both during the day and at night, keeping the sky partially obscured.
Wind conditions will vary between the first half of the day and the evening. Gusts are expected to reach a maximum of 14.91 miles per hour in the morning. By nightfall, winds will slow considerably to 3.73 miles per hour. The perceived temperature, or feels like temperature, will hover at 64 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius) for both the daily high and low.
Sunlight will be limited by the cloud cover and precipitation. Sunrise is scheduled for 6:31 a.m., and sunset will occur at 4:48 p.m. This results in a total of 10 hours of daylight for the city. These times align with the seasonal shift as the days shorten in late autumn.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate by Friday, November 6. The forecast for that day calls for an overcast sky with continuous rain. Temperatures will drop, ranging from a low of 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius) to a high of 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius). The probability of rain remains high all day, sitting at 94% in the morning, 92% in the afternoon, and 94% in the evening.
New York’s humid climate typically features cold winters and hot summers, with precipitation common year round. The Atlantic Ocean moderates temperature extremes, though December and March are usually the coldest months, while July and August are the warmest. The city’s location on the East Coast places it within a zone that experiences both continental and humid subtropical weather patterns.
