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

Can you expect sunny skies in Potsdam in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, Potsdam usually has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 1°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -8°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Potsdam in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 20 days days of snow/rain.

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

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Potsdam, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 109 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  

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.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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