This week in NYC promises a range from late showers to sunny afternoons! Check out our full forecast for each day’s weather surprises.

As New Yorkers, we experience a dramatic mix of weather conditions and this week is no exception. Starting with unexpected showers and moving towards sunny skies, each day brings something new. From the UV index warnings for Friday to the expected thunderstorms early next week, we cover all the essential details. Join us as we prepare for a week of fluctuating weather patterns across New York City.
Scattered showers are rolling across northeastern Pennsylvania, particularly impacting areas near Scranton. Rain is making its way over New York, specifically visible around Syracuse with isolated storms. Albany is starting to see clouds with rain on the horizon as the system moves eastward. Offshore, significant cloud cover and rain are present, with the potential for storms developing towards Boston.
For this evening in New York City, expect mostly cloudy skies at 9 PM with temperatures around 67 degrees and an easterly wind at 9 mph. By 11 PM, conditions remain cloudy with temperatures steady at 67 degrees as the wind continues from the east at 9 mph. As the night progresses to 1 AM, temperatures rise slightly to 68 degrees with clouds persisting and the wind easing to 7 mph from the east.
Tonight, the low temperature in Boston will dip to 66 degrees. New York City isn’t far behind with an expected low of 72 degrees. Scranton will cool down to 64 degrees, while Syracuse will see a low of 63 degrees. Buffalo is set to drop to 61 degrees, rounding out a cooler night in the Northeast.
Tomorrow in the Northeast, expect to see high temperatures well above average. Philadelphia will hit 88 degrees, while New York reaches a warm 85. Scranton is expecting a high of 82, and Syracuse isn’t far behind at 81. Pittsburgh will also be quite warm at 86 degrees, creating a feeling of summer across the region. Boston will stay cooler at 73 and Portland only reaches 64.
A cold front will move through the Northeast tomorrow, bringing a line of showers and thunderstorms from Syracuse to Philadelphia in the late morning. Expect heavy rainfall and potential for localized flooding, with temperatures dropping following the front’s passage. By afternoon, storms will spread into southern New England, affecting areas from Albany to Boston. Keep an eye out for isolated severe thunderstorms that could bring damaging winds. Post-frontal conditions will see cooler, drier air settling in, setting up for a more comfortable end to the week.
The UV index in New York City for Friday reaches 8, indicating very high sun exposure with a burn time of about 17 minutes, so be sure to use sunscreen and wear a hat! By Saturday, the UV index drops to 6 due to cloud cover, with a longer burn time of 23 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in New York City: Friday: Expect showers late with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Saturday: Clouds clear early, leading to a sunny afternoon. The high will be 83 degrees with a low of 73 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear skies with temperatures reaching a high of 86 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Monday: Watch for scattered thunderstorms with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 76 degrees. Tuesday: Thunderstorms are expected early. The high will be 83 degrees and the low 73 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. Thursday: Expect partly cloudy conditions, a high of 86 degrees, and a low of 71 degrees.