The Catskills weather in December
Are you planning a trip to the Catskills in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Catskills in December?
The Catskills is a region in the United States of America. December in the Catskills generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Catskill Mountains to 6°C in Kingston. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Kingston and -7°C in Catskill Mountains. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Catskill Mountains with an average of 117 mm to high snow/rainfall in Woodstock with 138 mm.
For specific regional insights in the Catskills for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Catskills climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in the Catskills?
Catskill Mountains
In December Catskill Mountains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kingston
In December Kingston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Woodstock
In December Woodstock generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saugerties
In December Saugerties generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit the Catskills?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Catskill Mountains, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Catskills.
Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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