Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on December 05

On December 5th, New York City experienced varying weather conditions. Historically, the hottest temperature ever recorded for this date was 72.0°F in 2001, while the coldest temperature was 18.0°F in 1980. The average temperature on this day is 40.58°F, with an average high of 48.66°F and an average low of 32.49°F. Looking back at these years, an interesting news item from 1980 was the release of "The Empire Strikes Back," the second installment in the iconic Star Wars film series, captivating audiences worldwide with its compelling storyline and special effects.