A bright May Day greets New York City on Friday morning, with sunshine and seasonable temperatures holding through the afternoon before a chance of showers arrives after dark. No active National Weather Service advisories are in effect for any NYC borough.
Forecast Period: Friday, May 1, 2026 — 6 AM through Saturday morning
Source: National Weather Service New York/Upton (OKX), forecast generated 6:09 AM ET, May 1, 2026
The Day Ahead
Expect full sunshine through mid-afternoon with a high near 63–65°F across the five boroughs. A west wind at 7–12 mph keeps conditions comfortable. This is a classic early-May afternoon — ideal for lunch outside, a walk, or leaving the jacket at home.
Clouds begin to build after 5 PM as a southwest flow takes over. By 8 PM there is a 15–30% chance of scattered rain showers, reaching 30% by late evening and overnight. Lows drop to around 51–53°F by Saturday morning with light southwest winds at 6–10 mph.
Borough Breakdown
- Manhattan: High near 65°F. Comfortable wind. Evening showers possible after 8 PM — 30% chance overnight.
- Brooklyn: High around 63°F, light westerlies. Shower chance overnight.
- Queens: High 63–64°F. JFK and LaGuardia: no weather delays anticipated Friday daytime.
- The Bronx: High 63°F, partly cloudy by evening, shower chance overnight.
- Staten Island: High 63°F with waterfront bay breeze by late afternoon. See the Staten Island Friday feature for full borough detail.
MTA Impact
No weather-related MTA service disruptions expected Friday. Dry daytime conditions allow normal bus and subway operations. If overnight showers arrive, allow extra time Saturday morning on above-ground lines — J/M/Z, the elevated 7, and outer portions of the A/C/F/N/W/Q/R.
NYC Schools (DOE)
May 1 is a standard NYC public school day. Temperatures in the upper 50s–low 60s at dismissal fall well above the DOE outdoor recess threshold. Full outdoor recess is expected at all schools city-wide.
Alternate Side Parking
Alternate side parking regulations are in effect Friday. No city-declared suspension is in effect. Move your vehicle by your block's posted sweeping time. Confirm via 311 or nyc.gov/dot for unusual block schedules.
DSNY Garbage Collection
Regular Friday garbage and recycling collection is in effect. No DSNY service changes. Put bins out as scheduled.
Resident Decisions for Friday
- If you bike: Today is excellent — dry, light crosswind, mild temps. Head home before 8 PM to stay ahead of showers.
- If you are drying laundry on a fire escape or line: Get it in before sunset. Shower odds climb sharply after 8 PM.
- If you are driving and leaving a window cracked: Safe through early evening — close windows before bed.
- If you have a Saturday morning commitment outdoors: Pack a light rain layer. A 30% shower chance lingers into Saturday morning before clearing by midday.
Source: National Weather Service New York/Upton — forecast.weather.gov | NWS OKX forecast grids OKX/30,39 and OKX/34,45, generated 2026-05-01T10:09Z and 2026-05-01T12:04Z. No active NWS advisories for any NYC borough as of publish time.
