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

How's the weather trend in Queens as December approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Queens usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Queens in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 141 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Queens, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (2 KM, 1 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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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Queens.

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