Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on May 01

On May 1st, the weather in New York City has historically seen a wide range of temperatures. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was 88.0°F in 2010, while the coldest temperature was 36.0°F in 1978. On average, the temperature for May 1st is around 59.52°F, with a typical high of 65.49°F and low of 53.55°F. Looking back to 2010, an interesting news item from that year is that the Gulf oil spill occurred, which had devastating environmental consequences and sparked widespread discussions on the impact of human activity on the environment.