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United StatesThe weather in December in New York
It's cold in December in New York with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in New York. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for New York, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 22°C in 2015, New York reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -14°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. Of the total precipitation, about 9,7 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for New York
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| New York | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 133 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 9,7 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 3 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in New York with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 4°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around 3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in New York is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Check out the climate of New York for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in New York is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New York to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in New York, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in New York
Temperature in December in New York over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in New York, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in New York
Total precipitation in December in New York over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in New York
Snowfall in December in New York per year
Daily UV index in December in New York
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in New York, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in New York by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.