Forecast period: Sunday, April 26, 2026 — overnight Saturday into Sunday night, valid as of 5:35 AM EDT, NWS New York/OKX office.
Sunday morning quick read
New York City wakes up cloudy and cool. The overnight low sits near 43°F with a steady northeast wind around 16 mph, light rain amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible before sunrise. By midday the sky breaks into partly sunny, but the high only climbs to about 54°F with a 14% chance of a passing shower. Sunday night clears to mostly clear and drops to 46°F under a lighter 6 to 12 mph northeast wind (NWS New York forecast, gridpoint OKX 33,37).
Bottom line: keep a light jacket, bring an umbrella for the morning, and the afternoon is workable for outdoor plans — just not warm.
Borough-by-borough breakdown
The Bronx — Cloudy with a damp morning. Wind off the Sound keeps temperatures in the high 40s along City Island and Pelham Bay until the sun breaks late morning. The Botanical Garden and Bronx Zoo are open and walkable; the soft mist drops off by noon.
Brooklyn — Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Bay Ridge feel the northeast wind first. Boardwalk wind chill in the upper 40s through midday. A short drying window opens between 1 and 5 PM before clouds rebuild after sunset.
Queens — JFK and LaGuardia both report a wet ramp through 9 AM. Rockaway Beach and Forest Park trails are usable from late morning on, but the wet ground on side trails will linger.
Manhattan — Central Park’s microclimate runs about 2°F warmer than the outer boroughs once the sun comes through. Battery Park and the seawalls catch the steadiest northeast breeze. Riverside Park bike paths are wet but rideable by 11 AM.
Staten Island — South Beach and the FDR Boardwalk see the morning rain hold longest. Greenbelt trail surfaces will be muddy. Late afternoon is the cleanest window of the day.
NYC-specific impact
MTA service expectations. No weather-related advisories are posted for Sunday morning service. The MTA’s standard Sunday timetable applies for subway and bus. Light rain at this volume does not historically trigger LIRR or Metro-North weather delays. Riders heading to outdoor events should still build in a 5–10 minute buffer for the wet platform pace (MTA service status).
Schools. NYC public schools are closed Sunday. The DOE outdoor recess threshold (a 32°F wind chill floor) is well clear today, and there is no closure-grade precipitation event in the forecast for Monday morning (NYC DOE weather guidance).
Alternate side parking. Sunday — alternate side parking rules are not in effect. Meters are not in effect on Sunday in most zones (NYC DOT alternate side schedule).
DSNY garbage. No Sunday residential collection. Set-out window for Monday’s collection begins at 4 PM Sunday for households on Monday routes — secure lids against the persistent NE wind. Recycling and organics on standard schedule for the week ahead (DSNY collection lookup).
Specific resident decisions for Sunday
- If you bike, wait until 11 AM. Pavement is wet through mid-morning, and the NE 15 mph wind is a stiff push southbound on the Hudson Greenway.
- If you run, the cooler 49°F midday range is good running weather. Trails in Prospect Park and Forest Park will hold mud — stick to paved loops.
- If you have outdoor brunch plans, the dry window 1 PM–5 PM is your best bet. Rooftop and patio spots will feel cool with the breeze.
- If you have laundry on a line, skip it. Humidity and the morning shower will keep things damp until late afternoon.
- If you garden, today is a soaking day. Don’t water — the morning rain is enough.
- If you have a stoop sale, delay to next weekend. Foot traffic will be light in the cool wind.
Looking past Sunday
Monday recovers to sunny and 61°F with a lighter NE 7–10 mph wind — a clean morning commute. Tuesday holds at 59°F mostly sunny. The next rain chance is Wednesday afternoon (40% PoP) building into a wet Wednesday night and Thursday (90% PoP overnight, 70% PoP Thursday). Plan outdoor commitments for the front of the week.
Sources
- National Weather Service — New York/OKX gridpoint forecast (33,37) — issued 2026-04-26T05:35 EDT
- NWS active alerts for New York State — no NYC borough alerts in effect
- MTA service status
- NYC DOT alternate side parking schedule
- NYC DSNY collection lookup
FAQ
Will it rain in NYC on Sunday April 26? Light rain is possible overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning, with rainfall totals between 0.10 and 0.25 inch. The probability of precipitation drops to 14% during the day and 0% Sunday night.
How cold will it get in NYC tonight? Sunday night low of 46°F under mostly clear skies with a 6 to 12 mph northeast wind, per NWS New York.
Is alternate side parking suspended Sunday April 26? Sunday is not an alternate side parking day in NYC; rules resume Monday on standard schedule.
Are NYC subways running normally Sunday? Yes — no weather-related delays posted by the MTA for Sunday service as of forecast issue time.
What’s the wind doing in NYC today? Northeast wind around 15 mph during the day, easing to 6–12 mph Sunday night. Coastal boroughs feel it first.
