Over the past 24 hours in New York City, the temperature has exhibited a gradual cooling trend, transitioning from mild conditions to noticeably cooler temperatures by the end of the period. Humidity levels fluctuated initially but showed a general decrease towards the latter part of the day, indicating drier air moving into the area. Air pressure consistently rose throughout the period, suggesting the strengthening of a high-pressure system which could lead to more stable weather conditions. Wind speeds were variable with some gusty moments, particularly mid-period, but showed no extreme variations, maintaining moderate levels on average. The predominant wind direction was westerly, with shifts towards the northwest later on, which could be responsible for the transport of cooler air into the region.