Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Tue, Dec 24, 1872: 13°F / 7°F Wed, Dec 25, 1872: 15°F / 4°F Thu, Dec 26, 1872: 12°F / 6°F, 18.0″ snow, 0.65″ precipitation Fri, Dec 27, 1872: 15°F / 6°F Sat, Dec 28, 1872: 21°F / 10°F Sun, Dec 29, 1872: 25°F / 16°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).