When Was The Coldest New Year’s Eve Ever In Your City?

So long, 2024!

Boy, was this a jam-packed year for so many of us across New York. It had plenty of ups and downs, but millions of us across New York State want to look back fondly and  celebrate the arrival of 2025 by going out on the town for a midnight celebration on January 31st. 

For lots of New York residents, a New Year’s Eve night out typically means throwing on a glittery/sparkly outfit to arrive at a party or a local establishment. But sometimes, a bitterly cold night can lead to a massive coat, scarf, hat and gloves hiding our festive ensembles (and lugging around all of that winter gear through the crowds at your New Year's Eve destination

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What Will The Weather Be Like For New Year’s Eve 2024 In New York State?

Several cities and towns across New York will be seeing some wet, soggy weather on January 31st, with temperatures in the 30s and 40s. Although the potential of rain is a bummer, at least it’s not looking like it will be dangerously cold, and, so far, the chance of sow is looking to be minimal. 

We’ve definitely had it a lot worse…

This Is The Coldest New Year’s Eve In History For Your City

Using data from the National Weather Service, we looked at several cities in New York State to determine which years had the coldest New Year’s Eve on record . Brrrrr.

There’s been plenty of doozies, but one freezing year in particular stood out among the rest, sending several areas across the Empire State plummeting into frigid temperatures. 

Was your city one of them? Keep scrolling to find out when the coldest New Year’s Eve ever took place in your town.