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

What should you pack for a trip to Skaneateles in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

During December, Skaneateles usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 3°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -5°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Skaneateles in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 20 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skaneateles. May, July and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skaneateles, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (25 KM, 15 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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