Heat waves in NYC: 3+ days in a row at 90°F or hotter. Sat, Jul 29, 1995: 93°F / 79°F Sun, Jul 30, 1995: 93°F / 77°F Mon, Jul 31, 1995: 91°F / 75°F Tue, Aug 1, 1995: 94°F / 74°F Wed, Aug 2, 1995: 96°F / 77°F Thu, Aug 3, 1995: 90°F / 77°F Fri, Aug 4, 1995: 96°F / 77°F, 0.01″ rain Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).