December Rainfall and Precipitation in The Finger Lakes region

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in December.

The Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in December ranging from moderate in Penn Yan (65 mm (2.6 in)) to high in Skaneateles (110 mm (4.3 in)). December is part of the winter season.

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Best Places to Visit in the Finger Lakes region in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

The Finger Lakes region precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America receive in December?

Ithaca sees moderate snow/rainfall in December, averaging around 71 mm (2.8 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in December?

Rainfall in Ithaca typically falls on roughly 17 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

December is generally a drier month for the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

Skaneateles is the wettest city in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in December according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 110 mm (4.3 in).

What is the driest city in December in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America?

Penn Yan is the driest city we have data for in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America in December, with monthly snow/rainfall close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

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