Over the past 24 hours, New York City experienced a gradual increase in temperature, reaching its peak in the late afternoon before dropping significantly towards the evening. Humidity levels showed notable fluctuations with a significant rise during the night, which could have enhanced the feeling of warmth during the day and possibly led to early morning fog or dew. Air pressure steadily decreased throughout the day, indicating a potential change in weather patterns or the approach of a weather system. Wind speeds varied moderately but were generally mild to moderate, with a notable decrease in speed during the midday hours. The wind direction shifted throughout the day, with a predominant south to southwesterly flow, swinging to northerly and then westerly, which might have influenced temperature distribution across the city.