Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on December 18

On December 18th in New York City, the recorded weather data reveals the hottest temperature ever reached was 61.0°F back in 1984, while the coldest temperature occurred in 1953, dropping to 12.9°F. The average temperature for this date is typically 35.74°F, with an average high of 42.22°F and an average low of 29.26°F. Looking back in history, an interesting news item from the past is that in 1953, the first color television sets went on sale, revolutionizing the way people experienced entertainment at home.