Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Thu, Dec 28, 1899: 29°F / 26°F Fri, Dec 29, 1899: 27°F / 19°F Sat, Dec 30, 1899: 18°F / 9°F Sun, Dec 31, 1899: 20°F / 9°F Mon, Jan 1, 1900: 20°F / 14°F, 0.5″ snow, 0.03″ precipitation Tue, Jan 2, 1900: 23°F / 13°F Wed, Jan 3, 1900: 26°F / 19°F Thu, Jan 4, 1900: 32°F / 19°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).