Weather in Manhattan, New York, United States in December
In an average December, Manhattan sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 40°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°F to 52°F |
| Average low | 27°F |
| Typical low range | 17°F to 36°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
71°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
12°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
54°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
1°F
1989-12-24
Feels-like
Highest
54°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
-15°F
1989-12-22
Humidity
Highest
12.9 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
1.4 g/m³
1988-12-12
Wind
Highest
32 mph
2020-12-25
Lowest
4 mph
2023-12-26
Precip
Wettest
8.68 in
2023
Driest
1.08 in
1989
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