Weather forecast for today
Long Island City, NY

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, May 3.

PM Thunderstorms
5:49 am

7:55 pm
EDT
PM Thunderstorms
81°F / 63°F
  • Wind: 8mph S
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Precip. probability: 51%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • UV index: 8
Today, on Saturday, May 3, thunderstorms may roll in by the afternoon, bringing brief intense rainfall.
Minimal precipitation is predicted. The temperature variation is expected to range from a maximum of a warm 80.6°F to a minimum of an enjoyable 62.6°F.
The maximum heat index, which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is assessed at 82.4°F.
Today, the forecast leans warmer as the expected high better matches June's average of 75.9°F.
Sunrise will be at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 6min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
1:10 am EDT
Partly Cloudy
  • 72°F
  • Feels like: 72°F
  • Wind: 3mph W
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
In Long Island City, currently, occasional clouds are rolling in, but they are not blocking out the sun entirely.
The temperature is a delightful 71.6°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 80.6°F for today.

Weather radar - Long Island City, NY

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
The temperature at 1:10 am EDT is 71.6°F.
What is the weather forecast for Long Island City for today?
Today, unstable skies may bring rain, thunder, and brief gusts later today.
Will it rain today?
There is a high probability of rainfall. Precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the highest temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 80.6°F, while the minimum temperature will be 62.6°F. The maximum heat index, which modifies the air temperature to account for humidity, is estimated at 82.4°F.
Today, the maximum temperature will be notably higher than the average highest temperature of 67.3°F in May. Today, the lowest temperature will be relatively higher than the average low temperature.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Long Island City, sunrise will be at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will Long Island City have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 6min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 62%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 am
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunrise: 5:49 am
6 am
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 am
  • 66°F
  • Feels like:
    66°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
10 am
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4mph S
  • Pressure: 29.85"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 4%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
12 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    77°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 6mph S
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
2 pm
  • 79°F
  • Feels like:
    81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 77°F
  • Feels like:
    79°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 7mph S
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 51%
  • Precip. probability: 50%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
6 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 5mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.8"Hg
  • Humidity: 59%
  • Precip. probability: 38%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Sunset: 7:55 pm
8 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.83"Hg
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Precip. probability: 62%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 6mi
10 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 4mph SSE
  • Pressure: 29.88"Hg
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Precip. probability: 46%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 7mi
Today, a combination of cloudy and thunderstorm-prone weather is predicted.
Rain is forecasted at 1 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, and from 6 pm to 10 pm. With moderate precipitation of 0.2", most rainfall is expected at 7 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 78.8°F and a minimum of 64.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Today, the high will reflect a pattern closer to June's 75.9°F than May's. The expected low will be also more resembling what’s common in June than the current May average of 54.1°F.
Updated: May 3, 2025 @ 05:10:38 UTC
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Long Island City, New York, USA

  • en: Long Island City, New York, USA
  • es: Long Island City, Nueva York, EE.UU.
  • hr: Long-Aйlend-Siti, Nju Jork, SAD
  • sr: Long-Aйlend-Siti, Nju Jork, SAD
  • zh: 长岛市, 纽约, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.744679°
  • Longitude: -73.948542°
  • Elevation: 13 ft
  • Current time: 1:16am EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:49 am EDT
  • Sunset: 7:55 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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