Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on December 02

On December 2nd in New York City, the recorded temperature ranged from a high of 66.0°F in 1970 to a low of 17.1°F in 1976. On average, the temperature for this date is around 41.66°F, with a typical high of 47.82°F and a low of 35.50°F. In the midst of these fluctuations, an interesting news item occurred in 1970 when the city launched its first Earth Day, mobilizing millions of people to raise environmental awareness and promote sustainable practices.