What You Need To Know
- The date of Easter can range from March 22 to April 25
- There hasn’t been rain or snow on Easter in New York City since 2005
- This Easter will be sunny, with high temperatures in the upper 50s
The Most Extreme Weather on Easter
New York City’s weather records date back to 1870. Lately, we’ve been on a roll. The last time rain fell on Easter in New York City was in 2005. However, we don’t have to hunt too much to find extreme weather on other Easters.
The Hottest Easter on Record
Let’s start with the hottest Easter on record for New York City. It happened in 1976, on April 18. The high temperature was 96 degrees. I’m sure there were a lot of melted chocolate bunnies that year.
The Second Hottest Easter
The second hottest Easter wasn’t too long ago, on April 16, 2017. The high temperature was 87 degrees.
The Coldest Easter
Next, let’s talk about the coldest Easter in New York City. It happened almost 100 years ago, in 1923. On April 1 that year, the low temperature was just 12 degrees. That’s a cold April Fools’ joke.
The Wettest Easter
Easter can also be stormy in New York City. The wettest occurred on April 6, 1958, when 2.19 inches of rain fell. The Easter Bunny must have been soggy that year.
Snow on Easter
Finally, let’s give you the cold facts about snow on Easter. It’s a holiday that is synonymous with spring, but it doesn’t always turn out that way. It has snowed 11 times in New York City on Easter.
Recent Snowfalls
The most snow happened in 1970, when 4 inches fell on March 29. Instead of an Easter bonnet, people likely needed winter hats and boots. The most recent snowfall on Easter was on April 7, 1996. We only picked up a trace of snow.
Conclusion
When Easter rolls around each year, be ready. You’ll never know what the weather could be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is Easter most likely to snow in New York City?
A: Easter can snow at any time between March 22 and April 25. However, it’s less likely to snow as the date approaches April 25.
Q: Has it ever been extremely cold on Easter in New York City?
A: Yes, the coldest Easter in New York City occurred in 1923, when the low temperature was just 12 degrees.
Q: Will it rain on Easter this year?
A: According to current weather forecasts, this Easter will be sunny with high temperatures in the upper 50s, making it an excellent day for outdoor activities.
