Amherst weather in December (New York State, United States of America)

What kind of weather does December bring to Amherst? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Amherst usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 4°C, cooling down at night to around -3°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Amherst in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Amherst. May, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amherst climate page with graphs.

 

Amherst, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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