New York City weather in December 2021

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6
6°C max day temperature
5
5 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
-1
-1°C min night temperature
9
9 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
94
94 mm of monthly rainfall
1
1 (Low) UV index
8
8°C sea temperature

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The December weather guide for New York City, New York shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

How cold is it in New York City in December?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 6°C in New York City in December, falling to -1°C at night.

How sunny is it in New York City in December?

There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in New York City in December - that's 48% of daylight hours.

Is the sea cold around New York City in December?

The average sea temperature around New York City in December is 8°C.

Does it rain in New York City in December?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in New York City in December and the average monthly rainfall is 94mm. Rain may fall as snow in this month.

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New York City sunrise & sunset times for December 2021

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