St. Patrick's Day Snow in New York City: Not As Rare As You Think (INFOGRAPHIC)

By: By Jon Erdman

Published: March 14,2014

 

 

 

Given the current forecast of a cold, possibly snowy St. Patrick's Day in New York City, you may wonder how often the holiday's weather can be summed up as "Erin Go Blah."
(FORECASTS: Winter storm | NYC local forecast)
Our infographic below lays out holiday snow, rain and temperature statistics for the Big Apple, dating to 1872, courtesy of the National Weather Service office in Upton, N.Y.
Mouse over each chart to see each statistic.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEATHER history in new york city

Data (1872-2013): National Weather Service, Upton, N.Y.

HOW OFTEN DOES IT SNOW?

Photo above: St. Patrick's Day 2000 Parade (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

how often have highs risen into the.... 

how many holidays have had rain or snow?