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United States of America Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the United States of America in December.

Are you planning a trip a to the United States of America in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the United States of America in December

In December, the United States of America experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Barter Island at -18°C (0°F) to warm in Wailuku at 27°C (81°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Wailuku and -22°C (-8°F) in Barter Island.

To explore the conditions in the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snowfall in Powell with an average of 2.8 mm (0.1 in) to heavy snowfall in Mount Rainier National Park with 532 mm (21 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. New York City gets approximately 141 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the United States of America by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the United States of America — and find the best time to visit. (based on New York City)

Best Places to Visit in the United States of America in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the United States of America.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the United States of America

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the United States of America?

Temperature range in the United States of America (December)

Precipitation variation in the United States of America (December)

New York City

In December New York City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
141 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Kissimmee

In December Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
210 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Orlando

In December Orlando generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Los Angeles

In December Los Angeles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
220 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions

Destin

In December Destin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the United States of America in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New York City 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Los Angeles 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Miami 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Sedona 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Houston 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Las Vegas 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

The United States of America weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the United States of America in December?

the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in New York City average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the United States of America in December?

In New York City, the average daytime high in December is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in December. New York City typically averages about 127 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the United States of America?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the United States of America with often poor weather in New York City.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in New York City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the United States of America.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

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