NYC sees 57-degree high with 25% rain chance Monday
Light winds and clear skies are expected to follow a mild start to the week.
By Julia Wang ·
New York City residents faced a high of 57 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, November 9, with a low of 46 degrees. The perceived temperature, or heat index, remained steady at 54 degrees throughout the day.
The probability of precipitation stood at 25 percent during daylight hours. That figure dropped to 2 percent for the night. Cloud cover was minimal, registering at 12 percent both day and night.
Wind speeds peaked at 14.91 mph during the day. Evening gusts slowed to 8.08 mph. Forecasters suggested light clothing given the conditions. Sunrise occurred at 06:35, and sunset fell at 16:43, providing 10 hours of daylight.
Tuesday is projected to bring clear skies. Temperatures are expected to range from 48 degrees to 61 degrees Fahrenheit.
The city’s climate is classified as primarily humid. It features cold winters and warm summers. Rain is common year-round, with summer storms and winter snow. The Atlantic coast moderates extreme temperature shifts. The coldest months run from December to March. The hottest months are July and August.
The United States displays varied climates by region. The East Coast features humid subtropical climates in the southeast and humid continental climates in the north. The northeast experiences constant rain, summer storms, and winter snow. The southeast sees hot summers, cool winters, and high rainfall.
Western regions include semi-arid, arid, and Mediterranean climates. The central west has a cold semi-arid climate with low rain and temperatures. The southwest features arid conditions with extreme seasonal temperature swings. The coastal west has wet, mild winters and dry, hot summers.
