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New York City, NY Weather on May 28
NYC reaches 92°F on May 28, 2016 — hottest on record
New York City's May 28 record books were rewritten in 2016 when temperatures soared to 92°F, far exceeding the typical spring day average of 75°F. This scorching high obliterated the previous record by a significant margin, standing as the warmest May 28 in the city's 55-year temperature history. Meanwhile, the coldest May 28 on record dropped to 46°F in 1983, showing the dramatic range of late May weather the city can experience.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in New York City, NY? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in New York City?
The warmest May 28 in New York City, NY reached 92°F in 2016. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 76°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in New York City?
The coldest May 28 in New York City, NY dropped to 47°F in 1994. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 59°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in New York City?
On May 28, New York City averages a high of 76°F and a low of 59°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NY CITY CNTRL PARK.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in New York City?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in New York City, NY, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 28 Weather History in New York City
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65°F | 52°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2024 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 74°F | 63°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2021 | 69°F | 49°F | 3.1" | -- |
| 2020 | 76°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 71°F | 62°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2018 | 69°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 71°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 64°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 68°F | 56°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 70°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 61°F | 56°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2008 | 68°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 79°F | 57°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2004 | 77°F | 62°F | 0.99" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 54°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2002 | 76°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 72°F | 57°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2000 | 68°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 60°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 68°F | 55°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1994 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 90°F | 72°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 73°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 59°F | 2.36" | -- |
| 1984 | 64°F | 56°F | 2.92" | -- |
| 1983 | 68°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 67°F | 60°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 66°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 57°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1978 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 70°F | 52°F | 1.5" | -- |
| 1972 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 72°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NY CITY CNTRL PARK
How Has May 28 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New York City, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.