Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on May 02

On May 2nd in New York City, the weather has ranged from extreme heat to cold throughout the years. The hottest temperature ever recorded on this date was a scorching 91.9°F in 2001, while the coldest temperature dipped down to 39.0°F back in 1963. On average, May 2nd sees a mildly pleasant temperature of 60.02°F, with an average high of 66.72°F and an average low of 53.32°F. In the year 1963, an interesting news item occurred as Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay closed its doors and officially became a national park, gaining recognition as a historical site and attracting visitors from around the world to explore its intriguing history.