Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on December 23

On December 23 in New York City, the recorded weather extremes show a range from a scorching 66.9°F in 1990 to a bone-chilling 7.0°F in 1989. The average temperature for this date is 38.74°F, with a typical high of 46.38°F and a low of 31.11°F. In the midst of these fluctuations, a noteworthy event occurred in 1990 when climate activist and former NASA scientist Dr. James Hansen testified before the United States Congress about the ongoing issue of global warming, emphasizing the need to address it urgently.