Over the past 24 hours in New York City, there has been a gradual increase in temperature, reaching a peak during the latter part of the day before slightly dropping again. Corresponding to the temperature rise, humidity levels have decreased significantly, suggesting the air has become drier as the day progressed. Air pressure remained relatively stable throughout the period, indicating no major weather fronts moving through the area which would typically cause larger fluctuations in pressure. Wind speeds were mostly light to gentle and showed no significant changes, maintaining a calm wind environment. The wind direction has been predominantly from the northwest, with a slight shift to the west later in the period, which is common for the area and does not indicate any unusual weather patterns.