New York weather in December
December in New York: cold, rainy, with very humid — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in New York · #436 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 118 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.4 cm / 3.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 51 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit New York?
- December in New York: cold, rainy, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in December?
- In December, New York averages a daily high of 7.2°C and a low of 0°C, with about 117.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in December?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 51 in December.
- Does it snow in New York in December?
- New York sees roughly 8.4 cm of snowfall in December.