Over the past 24 hours in New York City, temperatures have generally been high, experiencing a significant fluctuation but trending slightly downwards towards the end of the period. Humidity levels have shown considerable variability, with a notable peak during the cooler early morning hours, followed by a decrease as temperatures rose, and then an increase again in the latest hours. Air pressure remained relatively stable throughout the period, with a slight decrease towards the end, which could indicate an approaching weather system. Wind speeds have been mostly light to moderate, with an increase in the last few hours, suggesting a potential change in weather conditions. The wind direction has been variable, shifting from predominantly westerly to northerly, and then to southerly, indicating a dynamic atmospheric pattern over the city.