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

Will it be warm or cold in West Point this December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In December, West Point usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -2°C.

Precipitation

West Point in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 141 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit West Point. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

West Point, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 64% *  
SunshineSunshine 141 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: New York City, the United States of America (69 KM, 43 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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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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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