Is NYC getting a heat wave this week? Here's what to know
Spring is here, and temperatures are climbing in NYC.
This week, weather in NYC is expected to have record-breaking heat for this time of year — a big switch-up from the brutal winter experienced in recent months.
Here is what we know on the weather for the upcoming days.
NYC record-breaking heat
This week's heat could break records set decades ago for this time of year.
On Wednesday, temperatures may reach up to 88 degrees, with the potential to break the daily record high of 87 degrees in 1941, according to AccuWeather.
The rest of the week all has highs in the 80s for NYC.
- Tuesday, April 14: High of 82 degrees, low of 66 degrees; sunshine with clouds
- Wednesday, April 15: High of 88 degrees, low of 67 degrees; possible thunderstorms in the afternoon
- Thursday, April 16: High of 86 degrees, low of 68 degrees; sunshine with clouds
- Friday, April 17: High of 82 degrees, low of 57 degrees; possible thunderstorms with some sun in the morning
NYC weekend weather
Sadly, the 80 degrees plus weather won't follow New Yorkers into the weekend.
- Saturday, April 18: High of 67 degrees, low of 58 degrees; cloudy
- Sunday, April 19: High of 68 degrees, low of 41 degrees; cloudy with possible showers
The monthly historical average for New York City is a high of 60 degrees with a low of 42 degrees, according to the Weather Channel.
What is a heat wave?
A heat wave is a period when temperatures are atypically high, usually lasting two or more days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In the Mid-Atlantic region, heatwaves are usually defined by three or more days of at least 90 degrees.
In some places, like Washington D.C., temperatures are expected to go as high as 90 degrees, although the heat isn't holding on for long.