Weather in New York City, New York, United States in December
In an average December, New York City sees a daily high around 42°F and a low around 29°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 42°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 31°F to 54°F |
| Average low | 29°F |
| Typical low range | 19°F to 40°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
72°F
1998-12-07
Lowest
12°F
1983-12-25
Low
Highest
57°F
1990-12-23
Lowest
-2°F
1980-12-25
Feels-like
Highest
57°F
2015-12-24
Lowest
-16°F
1980-12-25
Humidity
Highest
13.6 g/m³
2015-12-24
Lowest
0.8 g/m³
1983-12-25
Wind
Highest
33 mph
1992-12-11
Lowest
4 mph
2023-12-26
Gust
Highest
70 mph
1992-12-11
Lowest
6 mph
2023-12-26
Precip
Wettest
6.92 in
1996
Driest
0.80 in
1980
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