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New York Weather in December
Winter · SnowWeather in New York during December is typically cold in the daytime and cold after sunset, based on 2016–2025 averages of 6°C (43°F) / -1°C (30°F). Measurable precipitation occurs on about 10 days, totaling roughly 112 mm of water equivalent; in this season, much of it can fall as snow.
Avg high43.3°F 6.3°CAvg low30.3°F -0.9°CRainy days~10.4 daysMonthly rain112.2 mm
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What to wear in New York in December
For what to wear in New York in December, warm layers and a proper jacket or coat are useful, especially after sunset. Water-resistant shoes are also useful when snow or slush is possible.
Travel takeaway: This is a good fit for travelers who enjoy winter scenery and are prepared for colder walking conditions.
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New York: 12-month travel weather
New York has four distinct seasons, with cold and snow possible in winter and hot, humid weather in July–August.
JanMidwinter · SnowFebWinter · SnowMarEarly springAprSpringMayLate springJunEarly summerJulMidsummer · HeatAugMidsummer · HeatSepEarly autumnOctAutumnNovLate autumnDecWinter · Snow
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Thanksgiving and year-end peak
📅 Late November–late December
Parades, shopping and holiday tourism overlap, which can raise hotel prices and crowd levels at major sights.
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New York in December · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ December 2025 · latest complete year☔ 8 days · 79.9 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
6.1°C/-0.4°C
No rain
2
3°C/-1.6°C
🌧️ 17.2 mm
3
4.3°C/-1.3°C
No rain
4
5.5°C/-3.4°C
No rain
5
-0.8°C/-6.7°C
No rain
6
4.4°C/-1.8°C
No rain
7
5.1°C/-1.7°C
No rain
8
1.8°C/-4.5°C
No rain
9
-0.4°C/-7.5°C
No rain
10
6.5°C/-0.7°C
🌧️ 3.1 mm
11
4°C/-2.3°C
No rain
12
1.6°C/-4.9°C
No rain
13
3.8°C/-4.5°C
No rain
14
0.5°C/-7.9°C
🌧️ 11.7 mm
15
-2.9°C/-8.6°C
No rain
16
-2.4°C/-9.3°C
No rain
17
4.3°C/-6.5°C
No rain
18
5.9°C/-4.6°C
No rain
19
14.5°C/-0.4°C
🌧️ 26.2 mm
20
2.5°C/-2.1°C
No rain
21
7.9°C/-1.8°C
No rain
22
3.1°C/-3°C
No rain
23
3.1°C/0.2°C
🌧️ 2.9 mm
24
7.4°C/-1°C
No rain
25
8.4°C/-1.7°C
No rain
26
-2.7°C/-5.8°C
🌧️ 7.4 mm
27
-1°C/-7.3°C
🌧️ 5.3 mm
28
1.1°C/-11.6°C
No rain
29
7.4°C/-1.4°C
🌧️ 3.9 mm
30
-0.3°C/-3°C
No rain
31
-0.3°C/-3.7°C
No rain
December 2024☔ 15 days · 100.5 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2.7°C/-3.7°C
No rain
2
4°C/-3.2°C
No rain
3
5.2°C/-2.3°C
No rain
4
3.9°C/-3.3°C
No rain
5
4.6°C/-0.1°C
🌧️ 3.6 mm
6
0.2°C/-2.3°C
No rain
7
4.7°C/-2.7°C
No rain
8
11.4°C/1.5°C
No rain
9
10.5°C/1.1°C
🌧️ 7.4 mm
10
11.1°C/5.8°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
11
16.1°C/5.9°C
🌧️ 34.3 mm
12
5.2°C/-2.1°C
No rain
13
0.3°C/-4°C
No rain
14
0.6°C/-5.6°C
No rain
15
3.1°C/-5°C
No rain
16
9.5°C/1.7°C
🌧️ 15.4 mm
17
14.7°C/7.5°C
🌧️ 4.7 mm
18
10°C/1.5°C
🌧️ 2.5 mm
19
6.8°C/0.8°C
🌧️ 2.6 mm
20
2.5°C/-0.8°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
21
0.4°C/-6.6°C
🌧️ 4.1 mm
22
-7°C/-12.1°C
No rain
23
-4°C/-14.9°C
No rain
24
1.5°C/-4.1°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
25
0.2°C/-6.3°C
No rain
26
-0.3°C/-8.2°C
No rain
27
2°C/-9.4°C
No rain
28
7.3°C/1.8°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
29
16.1°C/4.4°C
🌧️ 2.7 mm
30
13°C/7.8°C
🌧️ 5.8 mm
31
9.7°C/1.5°C
🌧️ 5.9 mm
December 2023☔ 8 days · 218.7 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
7.9°C/-0.2°C
🌧️ 5.3 mm
2
16.2°C/4.4°C
No rain
3
10.2°C/5.8°C
🌧️ 16.2 mm
4
10.9°C/4.8°C
No rain
5
6.7°C/1.6°C
No rain
6
5.1°C/-2.2°C
No rain
7
3.5°C/-3.3°C
No rain
8
9.2°C/-2°C
No rain
9
13.5°C/1.2°C
No rain
10
17°C/5.1°C
🌧️ 28.1 mm
11
14.1°C/2.7°C
🌧️ 26.9 mm
12
6.3°C/-2.3°C
No rain
13
7.5°C/0.1°C
No rain
14
4.7°C/-3.2°C
No rain
15
12.5°C/-0.6°C
No rain
16
11.6°C/3°C
No rain
17
13.1°C/5.2°C
🌧️ 16.8 mm
18
15.6°C/5.9°C
🌧️ 78.9 mm
19
6.2°C/-0.9°C
No rain
20
7.6°C/-3.7°C
No rain
21
4.4°C/-2.7°C
No rain
22
2.7°C/-5.6°C
No rain
23
6°C/-3.4°C
No rain
24
8.8°C/1.2°C
No rain
25
11.6°C/1.3°C
No rain
26
7.7°C/3°C
No rain
27
9.1°C/5.3°C
🌧️ 5.2 mm
28
11.7°C/8.6°C
🌧️ 40.1 mm
29
13.4°C/7.3°C
No rain
30
8°C/1.3°C
No rain
31
6.5°C/-2°C
No rain
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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