Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on November 17

On November 17th, New York City experienced a range of temperatures throughout its history. The record-breaking heat of 71.1°F in 1953 marked the highest ever recorded on this date, while the chilliest temperature of 21.0°F took place in 1980. On average, the temperature remained at 45.72°F, with the highest averaging at 51.80°F and the lowest at 39.64°F. In 1953, during the warm spell, the New York Yankees won their fifth consecutive World Series, solidifying their dominance in the baseball world at the time.