Over the last 24 hours in New York City, temperatures experienced a gradual increase, reaching their peak in the late afternoon before descending slightly towards the evening. Humidity levels fluctuated throughout the day, with a notable dip in the late afternoon, indicating drier air moving into the area. Atmospheric pressure showed a slight but consistent decline, suggesting a gradual shift in weather patterns that could lead to less stable weather conditions. Wind speeds remained generally light but picked up towards the end of the period, with the predominant direction shifting from southerly to more variable, including easterly and southerly components. The combination of dropping air pressure, increasing wind speeds, and varying wind directions could signal a change in weather, possibly the approach of a frontal system.