How much will it rain in New York City by the end of the month?
Experts at Kalshi are predicting an 88% chance of over 4 inches of precipitation by the end of August, along with a 65% chance of over 5 inches.
FILE: New York City smashed by severe storms, forcing bus passengers running
New York City was in the bullseye of severe thunderstorms Friday as several people waiting under a bus shelter made a run for their ride amid cracking thunder and sky-illuminating lightning.
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. – More wet weather is on the way for people in the Northeast as rain and thunderstorms are expected to return by the end of the workweek in New York City.
New Yorkers are bracing for another round of storms beginning Wednesday night and lasting through Thursday, where rainfall totals are expected to range between a quarter and half an inch.
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This comes as the region experienced intense severe weather at the same time last week, with over 20,000 people across New York losing power as a result.
FILE - HOBOKEN, NJ - MAY 20 A thunderstorm passes over the skyline of lower Manhattan and One World Trade Center in New York City on May 20, 2026, as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey.
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The National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance of rain beginning early Thursday morning, mainly between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.
As more rain is on the way, prediction markets at Kalshi are looking ahead to how much rain New York City could receive by the end of the month.
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Experts at Kalshi are predicting an 88% chance of over 4 inches of precipitation by the end of August, along with a 65% chance of over 5 inches.
The city has accumulated 3.2 inches of precipitation since the start of the month.
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There will be a brief break in the wet weather on Friday and Saturday, before a 30% chance of rain returns on Sunday evening and into Monday.