Over the past 24 hours, New York City has experienced a gradual increase in temperature, peaking during the late afternoon before commencing a modest decline towards the latter part of the series. Humidity levels showed significant fluctuation, with particularly high humidity in the early morning, decreasing during the day, and then making a sharp increase towards the evening, potentially contributing to a muggy atmosphere. Air pressure has been on a slow decreasing trend throughout the day, indicating the possibility of changing weather patterns or the approach of a weather system. Wind speeds varied moderately with some increases noted, suggesting breezier conditions at times, particularly towards the later hours. Wind direction was predominantly southerly, shifting to southwesterly and then westerly, which may have influenced local temperature and humidity conditions.