Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Thu, Dec 20, 1883: 24°F / 21°F Fri, Dec 21, 1883: 29°F / 21°F, 2.5″ snow, 0.35″ precipitation Sat, Dec 22, 1883: 25°F / 10°F Sun, Dec 23, 1883: 10°F / -1°F, 0.3″ snow, 0.01″ precipitation Mon, Dec 24, 1883: 31°F / 7°F, 7.3″ snow, 0.8″ precipitation Tue, Dec 25, 1883: 31°F / 28°F, 5.0″ snow, 0.38″ precipitation Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).