Heat waves in NYC: 3+ days in a row at 90°F or hotter. Mon, Jul 29, 2002: 96°F / 79°F Tue, Jul 30, 2002: 95°F / 80°F Wed, Jul 31, 2002: 95°F / 74°F Thu, Aug 1, 2002: 96°F / 76°F Fri, Aug 2, 2002: 97°F / 70°F, 0.7″ rain Sat, Aug 3, 2002: 90°F / 70°F Sun, Aug 4, 2002: 92°F / 77°F Mon, Aug 5, 2002: 91°F / 78°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).