
What’s The Coldest Temperature EVER Recorded In New York State?
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in the Empire State?
After a mild rainy start to winter in December, it has been frigid here in the Capital Region during January. But what we have experienced this month is nothing close to the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state of New York.
Before we get to the coldest temperature on record, I want you to think of what that number may be. -10? -20? Whatever number popped in your head, go way lower...seriously!
Naturally, the coldest temperature was recorded in Upstate New York in the Adirondacks. The actual number? Mind-blowing!
According to ABC 7, the New York state record low of -52 degrees was recorded on February 18, 1979, in Old Forge. That is COLD!! In fact, ABC says it is the 11th coldest temperature on record in the United States. It's no surprise that Alaska holds the United States' nationwide record for coldest temperature ever recorded, at -80. Brrr!
So enjoy some milder temperatures over the next few days here in the Capital Region, but be ready for more cold weather in the weeks ahead. You never know when the next record-setting cold spell will arrive!
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