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Temperature

7°C

44.6°F

High temperature

9.8°C

49.7°F

Low temperature

4.8°C

40.6°F

Feels like

5.3°C

41.6°F

Rainy days

10 days

Rainfall level

0.31mm

0.01 inch

Cloud coverage

54.8%

Wind speed

20.6km/h

12.8mph

Daylight time

9:18:40

UV index

3.5

1

7.2°C

45.0°F

2

10.2°C

50.0°F

3

9.5°C

49.0°F

4

8.7°C

48.0°F

5

5.7°C

42.0°F

6

4.3°C

40.0°F

7

2.6°C

37.0°F

8

7.0°C

45.0°F

9

10.5°C

51.0°F

10

13.5°C

56.0°F

11

6.2°C

43.0°F

12

5.0°C

41.0°F

13

5.8°C

42.0°F

14

3.8°C

39.0°F

15

7.9°C

46.0°F

16

9.8°C

50.0°F

17

10.7°C

51.0°F

18

11.7°C

53.0°F

19

4.4°C

40.0°F

20

3.5°C

38.0°F

21

3.9°C

39.0°F

22

1.0°C

34.0°F

23

4.4°C

40.0°F

24

6.6°C

44.0°F

25

7.5°C

46.0°F

26

7.4°C

45.0°F

27

7.8°C

46.0°F

28

10.1°C

50.0°F

29

9.5°C

49.0°F

30

6.0°C

43.0°F

31

5.5°C

42.0°F

In December, New York City has an average temperature of 7.0°C (44.6°F), with highs of 9.8°C (49.7°F) and lows of 4.8°C (40.6°F). The city feels slightly colder than the actual temperatures, with an average perceived temperature of 5.3°C (41.6°F) that reaches highs of 8.9°C (48.1°F) and lows of 1.9°C (35.5°F). Humidity levels average 69.4%, and there is a 32.3% chance of precipitation, with 0.31 inches of rainfall spread over 12.6 days. December sees no snowfall in the city. Winds blow at an average speed of 20.6 km/h (12.8 mph), with gusts up to 50.8 km/h (31.6 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1019.9 mb (30.11 inHg). The sky is partly cloudy on most days, with an average cloud cover of 54.8%. Visibility is excellent, with an average of 14.5 miles. December in New York City experiences a low severe weather risk index of 10 out of 100. The most common type of precipitation is rain. The city can expect around 10 days of rainy weather during the month. The sun rises at around 7:12 am and sets at around 4:31 pm, providing approximately 9 hours and 18 minutes of daylight.

How hot is New York City in December?

The hot temperature in December in New York City rises to 15.7°C (60.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 69.4% humidity. During hottest days of December it feels like 15.7 °C (60.3°F). The average maximum temp in New York City is 9.8°C (60.3°F) during day time in December.

How cold is New York City in December?

The coldest temp in New York City in December drops to -2.2°C (28°F) during the cold nights. With 20.6km/h (12.8mph) winds and 69.4% humidity it feels like -6.7°C (19.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F) during night time in December.

Does it rain in New York City in December?

Yes, it rains for 10 days in New York City, United States in December averaging 0.31 mm of precipitation. New York City has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of December.

How much does it rain in New York City throughout December?

New York City has 0.31 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day on average in December. It rains for an average of 10 days out of the entire month.

What is the direction of the wind in New York City in December?

Most days of December the wind is blowing from South direction in New York City.

What are the humidity levels in New York City in December?

The average humidity levels in New York City in December are 69.4%. Daily humidity levels in New York City range from 48.6% to 92.2% during December.

How many hours of daylight are in New York City in December?

New York City has 9 hours 18 minutes of daylight in December on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New York City in December is at 7:12:25 and the sunset is at 16:31:06.

What is the cloud coverage in New York City in December?

Clouds cover 54.8% of the sky on average throughout December in New York City. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.4% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in December in New York City?

The average UV index in New York City is 3.5 in December. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 6.

What is the solar radiation in New York City in December?

The average solar radiation is 62.3 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New York City during December. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 10.4 W/m2 to 120 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during December in New York City?

The average solar energy during December in New York City is 5.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1 MJ/m2, to 10.4 MJ/m2 during December.

Are there severe weather risks in New York City in December?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in New York City, United States in December.

What is the air pressure in New York City in December?

On average the air pressure in New York City in December is 1019.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 992.9 mb to 1036.7 mb.

What is the visibility in New York City in December?

The average daylight visibility in New York City in December is 14.5 km (9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.6 km (4.7 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout December.

What is the dew point in New York City in December?

The average dew point in New York City during December is 1.4°C (34.6°F).

Where is the data for New York City climate in December coming from?

The climate data for New York City, New York, United States in December is collected from the following weather stations.

• PORT AUTH DOWNTN MANHATTAN WALL ST HEL, NY US
• LAGUARDIA AIRPORT, NY US
• NY CITY CENTRAL PARK, NY US
• FW1417 Hoboken NJ US
• KJRB
• KLGA
• KNYC