What is the coldest day of the year called?
winter solstice
For the northern half of Earth (the Northern Hemisphere), the winter solstice occurs annually on December 21 or 22. (For the Southern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on June 20 or 21.)
What was the coldest day in New York City?
February 9th, 1934
Summary Statistics
| All-time Minimum Temperature | -15°F – February 9th, 1934 |
|---|---|
| Earliest 0°F in Season | December 18th (1919) |
| Latest 0°F in Season | February 24th (1873) |
| Latest 32°F in Season | May 6th (1891) |
| All-time Coldest Maximum Temperature | 2°F – December 30th, 1917 |
What is the most coldest day on record?
21 July 1983
The lowest natural temperature ever directly recorded at ground level on Earth is −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F; 184.0 K) at the Soviet Vostok Station in Antarctica on 21 July 1983 by ground measurements.
Why is December 21 not the coldest day?
It’s not the year’s coldest day. Because the oceans absorb so much of the sun’s energy and release it over time, a seasonal lag exists between the amount of daylight and air temperatures. So even though we get the least amount of daylight in December, it’s typically much colder in January or February.
What is the coldest day of 2021?
February 2021 North American cold wave
| Map showing the very cold temperatures within the United States from February 14–16, 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Dissipated | February 22, 2021 |
| Fatalities | At least 278 |
| Damage | ≥ $198.575 billion (2021 USD) |
| Areas affected | Canada, Central United States, Eastern United States, Northern Mexico |
What year was the coldest winter in NYC?
1934
The highest temperature ever observed in New York City is 106 °F (41 °C) on July 9, 1936 and the lowest is −15 °F (−26 °C) on February 9, 1934. The lowest daily maximum is 2 °F (−17 °C) on December 30, 1917 at Central Park.
