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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Queens, New York, United States in December

In an average December, Queens sees a daily high around 44°F and a low around 35°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high44°F
Typical high range34°F to 53°F
Average low35°F
Typical low range26°F to 43°F
Average daily precipitation0.20 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 66°F 1998-12-07
Lowest 16°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 56°F 2015-12-24
Lowest 12°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 56°F 2015-12-24
Lowest -9°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 12.3 g/m³ 2015-12-24
Lowest 2.3 g/m³ 1988-12-12

Wind

Highest 48 mph 1992-12-11
Lowest 6 mph 2024-12-27

Precip

Wettest 9.61 in 2018
Driest 1.03 in 1989

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