Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on May 08

On May 8th, the weather in New York City typically experiences an average temperature of 58.66°F, with an average high of 64.12°F and an average low of 53.20°F. However, on this date, the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city occurred in 2000, reaching a scorching 91.9°F. In contrast, the coldest temperature on record for May 8th occurred in 2020, dropping to 37.0°F. As for an interesting news item, in the year 2000, New York City witnessed the opening of the iconic Times Square "New Year's Eve" ball-shaped Waterford Crystal. This new ball was designed to replace the previous one and added thousands of sparkling crystals, weighing over 1,070 pounds.