Temperatures in December
It's cold in December in New York City with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New York City in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in New York City with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 8°C, with nights close to 2°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in New York City will be around 9°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at New York City is 6°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,8 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for New York City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New York City in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
8°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
11°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
4°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
118 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
4,8 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 1 day | |
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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.
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Temperature records for New York City in December
With 22°C, New York City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -10°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -14°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in New York City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in New York City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
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Daily Precipitation in December in New York City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for New York City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 10 days of rain in New York City.
Daily Snowfall in December in New York City
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in New York City, measured in centimetres. 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 UV Index in December in New York City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in New York City, 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.
Temperature in December in New York City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in New York City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in New York City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in New York City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in New York City per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in New York City, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for New York City
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New York City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in New York City
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Been here in early December, all in the Christmas spirit and what we hoped for happened. We had plenty of snow one day and enjoyed a carriage ride through the snow in Central Park. A good winter coat was not unpleasant all days. Especially at high altitudes in the skyscrapers and the crossing to Ellis Island were very cold due to the wind.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in New York City by Month
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