Weather in December in New York State
Thinking about venturing to New York State 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 New York State in December?
New York State is a region in the United States of America. December in New York State generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Malone at 0°C and cold in Garden City at 8°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Garden City and -8°C in Malone.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Bath with an average of 65 mm to high snow/rainfall in Pulaski with 148 mm.Average sunshine
The city New York City usually sees around 141 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at December's conditions in New York State, see the map below. For a more detailed look at New York State's yearly weather, check out our New York State climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in New York State?
New York City
In December New York City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Brooklyn
In December Brooklyn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Queens
In December Queens generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Buffalo
In December Buffalo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Staten Island
In December Staten Island generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly 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 New York State, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit New York State?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit New York State due to the typically poor weather in New York City.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in New York City. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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