How Many Saturdays Has It Rained In NYC

The Neverending Story: A History of NYC's Weekend Woes (or How Many Saturdays Has it Rained, Seriously?)

Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps... unless it's a Saturday, and then it's too busy weeping. We all know the feeling. You've meticulously planned your epic weekend adventure: brunching outdoors, strolling through the park, maybe even catching a glimpse of a rogue bagel flying down Broadway on a particularly windy day (hey, it's NYC, anything is possible). But then, BAM! Rain. Not a cute, whimsical drizzle, mind you, but a full-on, sidewalk-drowning downpour that makes you question every life decision that led you to stand outside in this weather.

So, the question begs to be asked: just how many Saturdays has it rained in this city lately? Buckle up, folks, because this one might surprise you (or maybe not, if you've been keeping track with rain-soaked misery as your primary metric).

They Did the Math (So You Don't Have To)

There have been whispers, rumors even, of a "Great Washout of 2023". Let's face it, eight straight weekends of rain can leave a mark on a person's soul (and their outdoor gear). But 2023 is so last year, right? Well, not exactly. While the "Great Washout" may be a memory, the rainy trend seems to be holding strong in 2024.

Here's where things get interesting. According to a highly reliable source (NBC New York, because hey, local news knows what's up), nearly half of the rain experienced in the past 12 weeks has fallen on... you guessed it, Saturdays. We're talking almost 6 inches of rain, folks. That's enough to fill a kiddie pool... several kiddie pools.

Is There a Conspiracy Against Weekend Warriors?

Look, we're not pointing fingers (okay, maybe a little bit at the sky), but this statistical anomaly has us wondering: is there a meteorologic mafia out there with a vendetta against our precious weekends? Is there some disgruntled weatherman with a rain gauge shaped like a tiny umbrella, cackling maniacally every time they see a Saturday forecast turn gloomy?

Maybe. Maybe not. But one thing's for sure: New Yorkers are a resilient bunch. We'll find ways to have fun, even if it means wearing ponchos over our finest brunch attire or braving puddles that could rival the East River.

Here's a toast (with a slightly rain-diluted beverage, perhaps) to the weekend warriors of NYC. May the odds (and the weather forecast) ever be in your favor.

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