New York Marine Layer Keeps Central Park Temperatures Below Forecast Highs

National Weather Service observations from Central Park showed the temperature at 81 degrees Fahrenheit as of noon on June 24, below the 86-degree high that forecasters had projected for the day. The reading suggested the day’s peak heat might fall short of earlier expectations.

The official resolution source for the day’s high temperature is the National Weather Service’s Climatological Report for Central Park station KNYC. The final figure will be published in the agency’s daily climate report, typically released the following morning.

The NWS Area Forecast Discussion issued at 2:00 AM on June 24 cited a marine layer and a late-day sea breeze as factors that could keep temperatures below initial model projections of 86 degrees. The previous day, June 23, recorded a high of 88 degrees in Central Park.

The 24-hour shift in market pricing reflected the gap between the observed midday temperature and the earlier forecast. The contract had traded above 60% in prior days when models showed a high near 86 degrees, then moved sharply lower as actual conditions diverged.

The official high temperature for June 24 will be determined by the National Weather Service’s daily climate report for Central Park, expected on June 25. A late-afternoon surge above 82 degrees remains possible before the observing period closes.