Cold snaps in NYC: 3+ days in a row never above freezing. Sun, Dec 17, 1876: 15°F / 6°F Mon, Dec 18, 1876: 32°F / 13°F, 3.0″ snow, 1.3″ precipitation Tue, Dec 19, 1876: 21°F / 14°F Wed, Dec 20, 1876: 19°F / 12°F Thu, Dec 21, 1876: 19°F / 13°F, 1.3″ snow, 0.06″ precipitation Fri, Dec 22, 1876: 31°F / 15°F, 3.0″ snow, 0.2″ precipitation Sat, Dec 23, 1876: 30°F / 21°F, 0.02″ rain Sun, Dec 24, 1876: 22°F / 14°F Mon, Dec 25, 1876: 23°F / 15°F Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily, Ny City Cntrl Park (USW00094728).