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

How's the weather trend in Ithaca as December approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Ithaca includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. 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 -4°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Ithaca in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

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 Ithaca. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Ithaca, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 71 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (73 KM, 45 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

Interested in more climate information?

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