Heat waves in NYC: 3+ days in a row at 90°F or hotter. Sun, Aug 11, 2002: 92°F / 70°F Mon, Aug 12, 2002: 96°F / 73°F Tue, Aug 13, 2002: 98°F / 80°F Wed, Aug 14, 2002: 95°F / 78°F Thu, Aug 15, 2002: 92°F / 75°F Fri, Aug 16, 2002: 93°F / 74°F, 0.15″ rain Sat, Aug 17, 2002: 94°F / 74°F, 0.21″ rain Sun, Aug 18, 2002: 94°F / 78°F Mon, Aug 19, 2002: 94°F / 75°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).