It’s been a soggy May, no doubt, and most days leading up to Memorial Day weekend were no different. But will it clear up in time for some outdoor cookouts on Monday? Let’s dive into the details and see what the weather has in store for us.
Sunday will feature temperatures staying in the 60s once again, making for a pleasant day overall, though far from beach weather. These cooler temperatures come with a strong breeze, especially on Long Island. If you plan on attending the Jones Beach air show, it would be a good idea to take a light jacket or sweater. Not really sure why this matters, but better safe than sorry, right?
If your plans include seeing the Mets taken on the Dodgers at Citi Field, or a trip to MetLife Stadium for a Beyoncé concert, Sunday night is a winner, even a touch better than Saturday. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s, dipping nearly into 50s by the time the game and concert end. That’s a little cool, but nothing an extra layer (or some dancing) can’t solve. And most importantly: it will be rain-free. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like rain would really put a damper on things.
While overall solid weather for Sunday, it still be be a bit below typical highs for this time of year. Normal late-May high temperatures in the tri-state are in the low to mid-70s. We were a good 10-15 degrees below that heading into the weekend, making it more of an April feel for much of the weekend. Who really cares about the temperature anyway, as long as it’s not freezing, right?
The good news: The slight warmup trend we see on Sunday will continue Monday. A few pesky showers may roll through in the afternoon, but overall it will be a better day than Friday or Saturday. Let’s hope those showers don’t ruin any outdoor plans, fingers crossed!
For Memorial Day, New York City will enjoy sunshine and temperatures finally back in the 70s. It will be the nicest day of the weekend. Any outdoor barbeques are in great shape; it’ll be partly sunny and comfortably warm – a lovely day to be outside, no matter what you have planned. Sounds like the perfect day to relax and enjoy some good food with friends and family.
Temperatures at area beaches will be a little cooler, so don’t expect a summery weekend if you’re headed that way. The water temperature is hovering in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees, which tends to depress the air temperature along the immediate coast. If you’re looking to catch some rays and take a dip, you might want to wait a bit longer.
Despite cool temperatures, the one thing this Memorial Day Weekend has going for it is the dry skies. Historically, we have had rotten luck when it comes to Memorial Day Weekend rain, so this will be a nice change. Looking back, we’ve had measurable rain on all but two of the last 10 holiday weekends. While we can’t completely rule out an isolated shower or sprinkle coming through, most of us will manage to make it through the weekend unscathed. That alone makes it a pretty decent forecast, even if our “start of summer” is going to feel a lot more like a continuation of spring. Let’s hope the dry streak continues for a perfect end to the holiday weekend.
