Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on May 30

On May 30th in New York City, the weather has seen extremes that range from a scorching 98.1°F in 1987 to a chilly 46.9°F in 1961. The average temperature for this date falls around 68.94°F, with a typical high of 76.88°F and a low of 61.00°F. Looking back in time, an interesting news item from the years mentioned is that in 1987, the city's iconic Empire State Building celebrated its 50th anniversary with an impressive fireworks display and a gathering of thousands of onlookers to mark the occasion.