Weather in December in The Finger Lakes region
Thinking about venturing to the Finger Lakes region this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region in December?
The Finger Lakes region is a region in the United States of America. December in the Finger Lakes region generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -4°C in Ithaca. In many areas in the United States of America, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Penn Yan with an average of 65 mm to high snow/rainfall in Skaneateles with 110 mm.Average sunshine
The city Ithaca usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in the Finger Lakes region for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Finger Lakes region climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Finger Lakes region?
Ithaca
In December Ithaca generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Canandaigua
In December Canandaigua generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Geneva
In December Geneva generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Watkins Glen
In December Watkins Glen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Corning
In December Corning generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate 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 Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit the Finger Lakes region?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ithaca, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Finger Lakes region.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ithaca. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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