Over the past 24 hours in New York City, the temperature has exhibited a typical diurnal cycle, with a gradual decrease overnight reaching its lowest point at dawn, followed by a steady rise throughout the day. Humidity levels have seen significant variation, starting at relatively low levels, increasing during the night, and dropping to very low percentages in the afternoon, suggesting dry air conditions. Air pressure has been on a consistent upward trend, indicating the likely presence of a high-pressure system moving into the area, which is generally associated with settled weather. Wind speeds varied, with stronger gusts initially that weakened over time, and there was a notable calm period, before winds picked up again. The wind direction has been predominantly from the north to northwest, shifting more significantly to southerly directions towards the end of the period, which could signal an incoming change in weather patterns.