New York City is in for a soggy Sunday, with rain showers developing this morning and falling intermittently throughout the day as a cold front pushes through the region.
Here’s what to expect: Patchy fog and drizzle will greet early risers overnight into Sunday morning around 4–5 AM ET. As the cold front moves through late this morning, heavier rain develops behind it, supported by a strong upper-level jet stream. The rain should taper from west to east by early evening. Temperatures will start in the upper 40s but won’t climb much higher—expect highs near 55°F in the morning, then falling back into the mid-40s by afternoon as colder air moves in on northwesterly winds gusting up to 30 mph. Rainfall amounts will be light to moderate, around a tenth to a quarter inch for most of the city, with no flood concerns expected.
What this means for your Sunday:
If you’re heading to Yankee Stadium for today’s game against Kansas City, bring a quality rain jacket and waterproof gear—conditions will be wet and windy. The same goes for anyone catching Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in Midtown; plan extra time to get there with wet sidewalks throughout Manhattan.
Skip outdoor activities in Central Park and along the Hudson River Greenway today. This is a great day to stay indoors, catch up on errands, or hit the movies. If you suffer from spring allergies, the rain will actually help clear pollen from the air, though keep an allergy relief nasal spray handy for the overnight hours. Consider running a HEPA air purifier indoors to maintain air quality while you’re cooped up.
Monday brings a freeze watch:
After the rain clears Sunday evening, mostly clear skies return Monday night. However, forecasters have issued a Freeze Watch for areas outside the NYC metro, where temperatures will dip into the 30s. If you have plants or a garden in the outer boroughs or nearby suburbs, protect tender seedlings—frost is possible. In the city proper, temperatures will stay in the low to mid-40s thanks to the urban heat island effect.
Looking ahead:
Monday will be partly sunny with a 25% chance of light rain showers and highs around 50°F—not ideal, but improving. Milder weather returns mid-to-late week, so hold off on major outdoor projects until then.
On a rainy day like today, a warm, comforting pasta dinner hits the spot. Whip up a quick marinara with seasonal vegetables, or go for a hearty stir-fry with fresh ingredients. Did you know you can order groceries on Amazon? Get everything you need for tonight’s dinner delivered straight to your door.
Stay dry out there, and check back for updates as the cold front moves through. For the full New York weather forecast, visit our dedicated page.
