Weather forecast and temperature for today
New York, NY

Weather forecast for today

Tuesday, May 6.

Scattered Thunderstorms
5:46 am

7:58 pm
EDT
Scattered Thunderstorms
64°F / 57°F
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 53%
  • Precipitation: 0.28"
  • UV index: 5
Today, on Tuesday, May 6, expect scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon, along with possible lightning and gusty winds.
The likelihood of rain is high. However, precipitation will be light. Temperature shifts will be minor, ranging from a high of an enjoyable 64.4°F to a low of a moderate 57.2°F.
The temperature will be in line with May's average maximum of 68°F.
Sunrise was at 5:46 am and sunset will be at 7:58 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Current condition

Fog
5:56 am EDT
Fog
  • 59°F
  • Feels like: 57°F
  • Wind: 7mph NE
  • Humidity: 95%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 30.07"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 1mi
  • UV index: 0
In New York, at the moment, visibility is reduced to a few meters due to thick fog in the region.
The temperature is a mild 59°F, with the real-feel temperature closely matching at 57.2°F. The current temperature is only a few degrees off the today's maximum of 64.4°F.

Weather radar - New York, NY

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature now?
At 5:56 am EDT, the temperature is 59°F.
What is the weather forecast for New York for today?
On Tuesday, scattered thunderstorms are expected, and there may be periods of intense rain and thunder.
Will it rain today?
Light precipitation of 0.28" is expected. The possibility of rainfall is 53%.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the maximum temperature will be 64.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 57.2°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 68°F in May. The lowest temperature will be also in line with the average low of 54.1°F.
When is the sunrise / sunset today?
On Tuesday, in New York, sunrise was at 5:46 am and sunset will be at 7:58 pm (EDT).
How many hours of daylight will New York have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 13min.

Hourly weather forecast

6 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Foggy
Foggy
  • Wind: 7mph E
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 0mi
8 am
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Foggy
Foggy
  • Wind: 7mph ESE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Precip. probability: 18%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 0mi
10 am
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 5mph SE
  • Pressure: 30.06"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 48%
  • Precipitation: 0.08"
  • Visibility: 0mi
12 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 6mph SE
  • Pressure: 30.03"Hg
  • Humidity: 89%
  • Precip. probability: 39%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 0mi
2 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph SE
  • Pressure: 30"Hg
  • Humidity: 91%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 0mi
4 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 11mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 22%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 1mi
6 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.91"Hg
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 0mi
Sunset: 7:58 pm
8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Foggy
Foggy
  • Wind: 3mph SE
  • Pressure: 29.94"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 0mi
10 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Foggy
Foggy
  • Wind: 2mph S
  • Pressure: 29.97"Hg
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 0mi
Today, in New York, weather will be unstable, and a mix of foggy, showery, stormy and overcast weather is forecasted.
Rain is forecasted from 9 am to 2 pm, 6 pm and at 7 pm. With light precipitation of 0.12", most rainfall is expected at 1 pm.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 64.4°F and a minimum of 59°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 3 pm and 4 pm.
The maximum temperature will be close to May's average highest temperature of 68°F. The minimum temperature will be also resembling May's average low of 54.1°F.
Updated: May 6, 2025 @ 09:56:44 UTC
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New York, New York, USA

  • en: New York, New York, USA
  • es: Nueva York, Nueva York, EE.UU.
  • hr: Njujork, Nju Jork, SAD
  • sr: Njujork, Nju Jork, SAD
  • zh: 纽约, 纽约, 美国
  • Latitude: 40.712784°
  • Longitude: -74.005941°
  • Elevation: 33 ft
  • Current time: 6:32am EDT
  • Sunrise: 5:46 am EDT
  • Sunset: 7:58 pm EDT
  • Timezone: America/New_York
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