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New York in December

A shoulder month — score 53 of 100

Typical December days in New York reach about 44°F with nights near 34°F; about 5 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for New York in December

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical December.
• Warm, waterproof boots for slush and snow days.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in New York

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.