Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Fri, Dec 28, 1894: 17°F / 11°F Sat, Dec 29, 1894: 18°F / 8°F Sun, Dec 30, 1894: 27°F / 17°F Mon, Dec 31, 1894: 29°F / 21°F Tue, Jan 1, 1895: 26°F / 16°F Wed, Jan 2, 1895: 28°F / 18°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).