It’s looking like one of those weeks where you cancel all your plans in favor of staying in to binge the latest Netflix hit—at least, that’s what we’ll be doing.
Unfortunately, last week’s gorgeous temperatures and sunny skies were exactly that, a thing of the past. According to various forecasts, NYC could see up to more than a day’s worth of rain in a span of 48 hours.
Although NYC won’t see consecutive hours of rain, as showers will be sporadic, New Yorkers could deal with up to 26 hours of rain just between today (5/5) and tomorrow (5/6). This could equal up to four inches of rain from Monday to Tuesday, according to CBS. Even after Tuesday, scattered rain is in the forecast for both Wednesday and Thursday.
The current record for most consecutive days of rain in NYC was set in 2003, after New Yorkers saw 12 days straight of rain. According to Central Park precipitation records, NYC averages around 120 rainy days per year. Statistically speaking, that means it rains about every three days.
NYC typically observes its heaviest rain between late spring and early summer. Ergo, you’ll want to be prepared with an umbrella at any moment from May through June.
Plus, hurricane season is approaching and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urges everyone to prepare ahead of its arrival. The eastern Pacific hurricane season officially begins May 15th and runs through November 30th. In order to prepare, NOAA lists five helpful tips:
- Create an evacuation plan
- Gather disaster supplies (this includes food, water, cash, batteries, charger, radio)
- Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions
- Create a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
- Strengthen your home (ie. trim trees, install storm shutters, seal outside wall openings, etc.)
New Yorkers will be delighted to hear that the weekend may bring some reprieve from the rain with forecasts expecting a mostly dry Saturday and Sunday with temperatures in the 70s. Moreover, the extended forecast into next week shows little to no rain as well.
For now, you can fill your rainy days with our recommendations for the best things to do in NYC when it’s pouring.