Lowest Temperatures in New York City History
This is a list of the 20 lowest temperatures ever recorded in
New York City history from 1869–2024 based on data from the NOAA.
What's the coldest it has ever gotten in New York City?
The coldest temperature in New York City history is -15 °F which happened on Friday, February 9, 1934.
| Rank |
Temperature |
Date |
| 1 |
-15 °F |
February 9, 1934 |
| 2 |
-13 °F |
December 30, 1917 |
| 3 |
-8 °F |
February 15, 1943 |
| 4 |
-7 °F |
February 8, 1934 |
| 4 |
-7 °F |
December 31, 1917 |
| 6 |
-6 °F |
December 30, 1933 |
| 6 |
-6 °F |
February 5, 1918 |
| 6 |
-6 °F |
December 29, 1917 |
| 6 |
-6 °F |
February 10, 1899 |
| 6 |
-6 °F |
January 24, 1882 |
| 6 |
-6 °F |
December 30, 1880 |
| 12 |
-5 °F |
January 14, 1914 |
| 12 |
-5 °F |
February 17, 1896 |
| 14 |
-4 °F |
December 20, 1942 |
| 14 |
-4 °F |
January 1, 1918 |
| 14 |
-4 °F |
January 5, 1904 |
| 14 |
-4 °F |
February 6, 1895 |
| 14 |
-4 °F |
February 5, 1886 |
| 14 |
-4 °F |
January 3, 1879 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
January 23, 1936 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
December 29, 1933 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
January 4, 1918 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
February 12, 1914 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
January 13, 1914 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
January 13, 1912 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
December 20, 1884 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
February 2, 1881 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
December 31, 1880 |
| 20 |
-3 °F |
January 10, 1875 |
Weather Station Details
| Years |
Station |
Coordinates |
| 1869–2024 |
Central Park |
location |