Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on July 16

On July 16th in New York City, the weather is typically warm with an average temperature of 79.01°F. However, historical records show that temperatures can reach up to 100.9°F, as observed in 1988, or drop as low as 61.0°F in 1954. The average high temperature for this date is 84.50°F, while the average low temperature is 73.51°F. In an interesting news item from the past, during the record-breaking heatwave of 1988, New York City introduced emergency measures to help residents stay cool, including opening cooling centers and extending public swimming pool hours.