New York, NY is waking up to one of the finest Sundays of the spring — sunny skies, a high near 79°F, and a light southwest wind of 7 to 12 mph. Whatever you had planned for today, move it outside.
Today’s Setup
Clear skies blanket all five boroughs with a rain chance barely registering at 3%. The National Weather Service notes that south shore Long Island beaches may run closer to the low 70s due to an onshore flow off ocean water still in the 50s, but Central Park, Prospect Park, Flushing Meadows, and most of the metro will feel genuinely warm and comfortable. Winds stay gentle, making it ideal for a stroll along the Hudson River greenway or a run through Riverside Park.
Allergy sufferers, take note: warm and breezy late-spring days like today drive pollen counts up. If you’re sensitive, consider checking indoor air quality with an air quality monitor indoor before heading out and taking your antihistamines early.
Best Window To Be Outside
All day, no hesitation. This is prime time to set out that patio furniture set, string up outdoor string lights for evening entertaining, or tee off — conditions on the course are outstanding. A golf polo shirt men’s style is all you need. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your short game, today’s round is a great excuse to try out Pinemeadow Golf wedges. Golf shorts are also on sale this week — men’s golf shorts are down to $14.85 on Amazon if you need a fresh pair for the season.
Gameday Weather: Yankees, Mets, and Broadway
Big day for New York sports. The New York Mets face the New York Yankees at Citi Field today under full sunshine — temperatures will be in the mid-to-upper 70s at game time, about as good as outdoor baseball gets. Grab tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you’re going last-minute. Represent in a New York Yankees jersey or pick up a New York Yankees fitted cap before heading to the Bronx.
The Yankees also open a three-game home series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium starting Monday, May 18 — still comfortable at near 74°F. Tonight, if you’d rather go indoors, Hamilton is playing at the Richard Rodgers Theatre — a perfect cap to a beautiful Sunday.
Perfect Grilling Conditions
Today is made for firing up the propane gas grill. Burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all shine in this weather. Before you light up, make sure your grill brush and scraper set is ready, and use an instant-read meat thermometer — no guessing on a day this nice. Need to stock up? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door in time for dinner.
Next Few Days
A backdoor cold front arrives Monday, dropping highs to near 74°F with a little more cloud cover — still quite pleasant. Warmth builds again Tuesday into Wednesday, but the National Weather Service warns a cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms Wednesday. More seasonable temperatures follow for the end of the week. Check the New York weather forecast for the latest updates, and browse outdoor gear deals before your next adventure.
