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

Is December a good time to explore New Rochelle weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In December, New Rochelle tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 1°C.

Precipitation

New Rochelle in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 141 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit New Rochelle. May, June, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

New Rochelle, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: New York City, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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