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Normal weather for New York in December

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.

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.

New York in December

New York
Temperature Average Temperature
9°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
12°C 12°C
Sun Low Temp
4°C 4°C
Rain Total Precipitation
133 mm 133 mm
Rain Rainy Days
16 days 17 days
Snow Total Snowfall
9,7 cm 9,7 cm
Snow 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. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, go for a warm jacket, sweater or hoodie, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants.

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.

Since it cools down at night, it’s a good idea to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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.

Is December a good time to visit New York?

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in New York. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for New York in December

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Daily Temperature in December in New York

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for New York, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in December in New York

Daily Precipitation in December in New York

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for New York, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 16 days of precipitation in New York.

Daily Precipitation in December in New York

Daily Snowfall in December in New York

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in New York, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in New York

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.

Daily UV Index in December in New York

Temperature in December in New York Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in New York, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in December in New York Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in New York Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in New York, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in New York Over the Years

Snowfall in December in New York per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in New York, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in December in New York over the past years

Daily Climate 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.

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Average Weather in New York by Month

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