Lowest temperature in new york in winter

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Days below 0°F in New York City1

YEAR

DATE

Minimum

Temperature

2016

February 14th

-1

1994

January 19th

-2

1985

January 21st

-2

1980

December 25th

-1

1977

January 17th

-2

1976

January 23rd

-1

1968

January 9th

-1

1963

February 8th

-2

1961

February 2nd

-2

1943

February 15th

-8

1942

December 21st

-1

1942

December 20th

-4

1936

January 23rd

-3

1935

January 28th

-1

1934

February 10th

-2

1934

February 9th

-15

1934

February 8th

-7

1933

December 30th

-6

1933

December 29th

-3

1927

January 27th

-1

1925

January 28th

-2

1922

February 17th

-2

1920

February 1st

-2

1920

January 31st

-1

1919

December 18th

-1

1918

February 5th

-6

1918

January 4th

-3

1918

January 1st

-4

1917

December 31st

-7

1917

December 30th

-13

1917

December 29th

-6

1914

February 13th

-1

1914

February 12th

-3

1914

January 14th

-5

1914

January 13th

-3

1912

February 11th

-1

1912

January 13th

-3

1904

January 5th

-4

1899

February 11th

-2

1899

February 10th

-6

1899

February 9th

-2

1896

February 17th

-5

1896

January 6th

-2

1895

February 6th

-4

1886

February 5th

-4

1885

February 11th

-2

1884

December 20th

-3

1884

December 19th

-1

1883

December 23rd

-1

1882

January 24th

-6

1881

February 2nd

-3

1880

December 31st

-3

1880

December 30th

-6

1879

January 3rd

-4

1875

January 19th

-1

1875

January 10th

-3

1873

February 24th

-1

1873

January 30th

-1

1871

December 21st

-2

Days with Single Digit Maxima in New York City1

YEAR

DATE

Maximum

Temperature

1985

January 21st

9

1943

February 15th

8

1942

December 20th

8

1934

February 9th

8

1918

February 5th

4

1917

December 31st

6

1917

December 30th

2

1914

January 13th

9

1912

January 13th

8

1899

February 12th

9

1899

February 11th

9

1899

February 10th

7

1896

February 17th

7

1895

February 8th

8

1886

February 5th

7

1886

January 12th

8

1884

December 20th

7

1882

January 24th

6

1881

February 2nd

9

1880

December 30th

4

1879

January 3rd

7

Lowest temperature in new york in winter

Summary Statistics

All-time Minimum Temperature

-15°F – February 9th, 1934

Most Consecutive sub-0°F Days

4 – Dec-Jan 1917-18

Most Consecutive Days with Max 32°F or Below

16 – Jan-Feb 1961

Month with Most sub-0°F Days

February (20)

Winter with Most sub-0°F Days

1917-18 (6)

Earliest 32°F in Season

 October 15th (1876)

Earliest 0°F in Season

December 18th (1919)

Latest 0°F in Season

February 24th (1873)

Latest 32°F in Season

May 6th (1891)

All-time Coldest Maximum Temperature

2°F – December 30th, 1917

Year

December, January & February Average Temperature

1917-18

25.7

1880-81

26.6

1919-20

27.4

1903-04

27.4

1874-75

27.6

1904-05

28.1

1935-36

28.3

1872-73

28.3

1892-93

28.4

1876-77

28.5

1884-85

28.6

1887-88

28.7

1882-83

28.7

NOTES:

Updated through - February 14, 2016

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- New York City is dealing with some of the coldest temperatures it has seen in three years.

The silver lining? It's not as cold as 1968, when the city hit a record low of 3 degrees. But with the wind chill, it almost feels like it.

CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spotted a man starting his Tuesday jogging in shorts.

"Just have to run faster, that's all," he said.

The freeze didn't stop the New York Road Runners either.

"What brings you out here?" Duddridge asked.

"Craziness!" one runner replied.

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If you aren't running, the cold will catch up to you.

Experts say frostbite can set in on exposed skin in just minutes. This type of weather also increases the risk of hypothermia.

It's a big concern for outdoor workers at Bryant Park, where the fountain froze over.

"As you see, layer up, long Johns, handwarmers inside the gloves ... and just stay moving," construction worker Scott Giles said.

The frigid temps also mean there is an increased risk of fire and carbon monoxide from heating sources like space heaters and fuel burning appliances.

The FDNY reminds people to plug space heaters directly into the wall -- no extension cords -- and leave room around them.

The NYPD also had an unusual cold message for their foes.

"Dear criminals, Here's the deal -- if you crime today, we'll come arrest you & you'll be cold, we'll be cold, everyone will just be cold. So do us all a favor. Just don't!" the department tweeted.

Code Blue

When cold temperatures reach freezing or lower, wind chill below 0 degrees, or the area is hit by ice storms, freezing rain or more than 6 inches of snow, New York City triggers a "Code Blue" to make sure anyone in need of assistance has the shelter they need.

According to nyc.gov, the following help is made more available for the homeless:

    • Shelters: During a Code Blue, homeless adults can access any shelter location for single individuals.
      Beds are available system-wide to accommodate anyone brought in by outreach teams or walk-ins.
    • Drop-in centers: All drop-in centers are open 24 hours a day when Code Blue procedures are in effect, taking in as many as people as possible for the duration of inclement weather. Drop-in staff also can make arrangements for homeless individuals at other citywide facilities.
    • Safe havens and stabilization beds: Chronically homeless individuals may be transported to these low-threshold housing options, where they may go directly from the street to a bed.
    • New Yorkers should call 911 if they see someone in need of medical assistance, and 311 to have a HOME-STAT outreach team engage a homeless individual about going to a shelter and receiving homelessness services.

The chill triggered the city's Department of Homeless Services "Code Blue" alert, meaning shelters and drop-ins are available 24 hours. If you see someone at risk, call 311.

"I hope they have a shelter or somewhere to go," resident Thiago Rubio said. "Because it's really cold."

What was the coldest winter in New York?

These temperature extremes were measured at Central Park and go back to 1870. The lowest temperature recorded there during that period was -15 degrees Fahrenheit (-26 Celsius) on February 9, 1934.

How cold do winters get in New York?

Winters in New York are especially cold. During January and February, minimum temperatures can reach below zero with a maximum of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the coldest it gets in NYC?

The highest temperature ever observed in Central Park is 106 °F (41 °C) on July 9, 1936 and the lowest is −15 °F (−26 °C) on February 9, 1934. The lowest daily maximum is 2 °F (−17 °C) on December 30, 1917. The highest daily minimum at Central Park is 87 °F (31 °C) on July 2, 1903.

What is the coldest month in NY?

The cold season lasts for 3.3 months, from December 3 to March 12, with an average daily high temperature below 48°F. The coldest month of the year in New York City is January, with an average low of 29°F and high of 40°F.