Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on December 16

On December 16th in New York City, the temperature ranged from a record high of 64.9°F in 1971 to a chilly low of 10.9°F in 1951. The average temperature for this date stands at 38.51°F, with a typical high of 45.24°F and a low of 31.79°F. Reflecting on the historical extremes, it's intriguing to note that in 1971, when the city experienced its hottest temperature ever recorded, the world's first microprocessor, Intel 4004, was introduced, propelling the advancement of technology in the years to come.