The Big Apple is Bone Dry! NYC’s Driest Fall Since 1886 Signals Rising Climate Worries

New York City is experiencing its driest fall since 1886, with minimal rain recorded since September 1; meanwhile, this unusually dry season coincides with one of the warmest autumns on record, with temperatures forecast to reach nearly 80 degrees on October 21. Typically, the city sees five to 10 inches of rain during September and October, but this year, rainfall may be below two inches. The lack of precipitation is attributed to rainstorms from the Midwest, particularly around Michigan, dissipating before reaching the East Coast.