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

How does the December weather in Dunkirk compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Dunkirk typically includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Dunkirk in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dunkirk. June typically offers 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 Dunkirk climate page with graphs.

 

Dunkirk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 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.

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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

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