Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on December 04

On December 4th in New York City, the temperature ranged from a record-breaking high of 75.0°F in 1998 to a chilly low of 15.1°F in 1989. The average temperature for this date is 41.28°F, with an average high of 48.20°F and an average low of 34.36°F. In 1998, when the highest temperature was recorded, an interesting news item emerged: the first-ever Harry Potter novel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," was published, captivating readers around the world with J.K. Rowling's magical storytelling.