NYC Weather Snapshot — Saturday, May 16, 2026. The National Weather Service forecast office in Upton (OKX) calls for a sunny day across the five boroughs with a high near 81°F at Central Park, light southwest winds 0 to 9 mph, and an overnight low around 67°F with a slight chance of rain showers between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday. There are no active NWS watches, warnings, or advisories for New York City zones at publish time. (Source: NWS New York gridpoint OKX/34,45, forecast generated 06:34 UTC, May 16, 2026.)

The Forecast at a Glance

• Saturday daytime: Sunny. High near 81°F. Southwest wind 0 to 9 mph.
• Saturday night: Partly cloudy, then a chance of rain showers 2 a.m.–5 a.m. Low around 67°F. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny. High near 86°F. West wind around 7 mph.

Borough-Level Breakdown

Manhattan: Central Park readings will run near the citywide high of 81°F. Expect strong UV — UV Index for mid-May in NYC typically peaks in the 8–9 range under clear skies, so plan sunscreen for any sustained time outside.

Brooklyn and Queens: Inland neighborhoods (Bushwick, Forest Hills, Glendale) will track Central Park. Coastal areas (Coney Island, Rockaway, Brighton Beach) will run a few degrees cooler with a steady southwest breeze off the water. Beachgoers should expect comfortable air but ocean temperatures still in the low- to mid-50s — too cold for extended swimming.

The Bronx: Bronx neighborhoods near the Hudson and Long Island Sound will see similar conditions to Manhattan. Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt Park are good calls for daytime outdoor activity.

Staten Island: South Shore beaches (Wolfe’s Pond, South Beach) will see the same sunny conditions with a southwest breeze. The pre-dawn shower chance Sunday is more likely to materialize in coastal Staten Island and Brooklyn than in Manhattan or the Bronx.

City Services Status

Alternate Side Parking: Saturday is not a street-cleaning day in most New York City alternate-side zones — Monday-through-Friday postings are the norm. May 16, 2026 does not appear on the NYC DOT 2026 ASP suspension calendar, but the rules are not in effect today simply because it’s a weekend. (Source: NYC DOT 2026 ASP Suspension Calendar.) For posted Saturday street cleaning blocks (rare, mostly in commercial corridors), regular rules apply.

DSNY Garbage and Recycling: DSNY does not run regular residential refuse and recycling collection on Saturdays. Standard collection resumes Monday. Curbside compost continues on its borough-specific weekday schedule.

NYC Public Schools (DOE): Schools are closed on Saturdays. Outdoor weekend athletics and Saturday programs at school facilities should plan for normal operation — there is no DOE outdoor recess concern at 81°F and dry conditions.

MTA: No weather-related service impact is expected. Subway and bus operations will run weekend schedules as posted. Light, dry conditions mean no signal-flooding or right-of-way slowdowns expected. Riders should check the MTA service alerts page before traveling, as planned weekend track work continues on multiple lines regardless of weather.

Resident Decisions for Today

• If you bike: Today is excellent for it. Light winds, low humidity, dry pavement, comfortable 70s through the afternoon. Hydrate before long Hudson Greenway or Manhattan Waterfront Greenway rides — early-season heat catches people off guard.
• If you walk a dog or run: Morning and early afternoon are ideal. Pavement will get warm in direct sun by mid-afternoon for paws on dark asphalt.
• If you have outdoor weekend plans (rooftop, picnic, ballgame, wedding): Conditions favor outdoor events through about midnight. If your event runs past 2 a.m., have a contingency for brief light showers.
• If you commute Sunday morning: The overnight shower chance is small (about 8 percent) and brief. Streets should be dry by sunrise. Sunday daytime jumps to 86°F — earlier than typical mid-May summer-warmth onset.

FAQ

Is it going to rain in NYC today? No. The Saturday daytime forecast for New York City is sunny with a high near 81°F and no measurable precipitation expected. A slight chance of rain showers (approximately 8 percent) is forecast between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday morning.

How hot will it get in New York City Saturday, May 16, 2026? The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 81°F at Central Park, with similar readings across Manhattan, the Bronx, and inland Brooklyn and Queens. Coastal neighborhoods will be slightly cooler.

Is alternate side parking suspended today in NYC? Saturday is not a regular ASP enforcement day in most New York City zones. Posted Saturday-cleaning blocks remain in effect. May 16, 2026 is not listed on the NYC DOT 2026 holiday suspension calendar.

Is the MTA running normally today? Yes. There is no weather-related impact expected. Weekend schedules and posted track work apply. Check the MTA service status page before traveling.

Will it rain overnight? A small chance — about 8 percent — of brief rain showers between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday. Streets are expected to be dry by morning.

Forecast data sourced from the National Weather Service forecast office in Upton, NY (gridpoint OKX/34,45), generated 06:34 UTC, May 16, 2026.