Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Thu, Jan 14, 1875: 31°F / 20°F Fri, Jan 15, 1875: 21°F / 14°F Sat, Jan 16, 1875: 26°F / 17°F Sun, Jan 17, 1875: 23°F / 19°F Mon, Jan 18, 1875: 18°F / 1°F, 5.0″ snow, 0.14″ precipitation Tue, Jan 19, 1875: 21°F / -1°F Wed, Jan 20, 1875: 19°F / 8°F Thu, Jan 21, 1875: 27°F / 12°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).