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New York Weather in December, USA

New York Averages December

NEW YORK AVERAGES FOR DECEMBER

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    8°C
    47°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    13°C
    55°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    4°C
    39°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    5°C
    43°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    4°C
    41°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    14°C
    57°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    6 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    12 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    85 mm

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New York Daily Averages December

December 2024 Daily Averages

Sun
1 Avg 48º
Mon
2 Avg 45º
Tue
3 Avg 48º
Wed
4 Avg 48º
Thu
5 Avg 48º
Fri
6 Avg 43º
Sat
7 Avg 41º
8 Avg 39º
9 Avg 41º
10 Avg 45º
11 Avg 45º
12 Avg 41º
13 Avg 39º
14 Avg 39º
15 Avg 39º
16 Avg 37º
17 Avg 39º
18 Avg 43º
19 Avg 39º
20 Avg 41º
21 Avg 45º
22 Avg 46º
23 Avg 48º
24 Avg 45º
25 Avg 45º
26 Avg 36º
27 Avg 43º
28 Avg 37º
29 Avg 36º
30 Avg 32º
31 Avg 32º
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December Weather Averages

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What's The Weather Like In New York In December?

New YorkUSA.is an exciting year-round destination but at the festive season, it's quite magical.It's a cold month but you'll have six hours of daily sunshine at Christmas - that's more than six times more than the UK for the same time of year.

What's The Weather Like at Christmas in New York?

Christmas is a popular, buzzing time in the Big Apple when the city transforms into a winter wonderland. But you'll need to wrap up warmly if you plan to take in the city's dazzling lights, tempting window displays, and unforgettable Christmas markets

Does it snow in New York at Christmas?

The chances of snow in December begin at 10% on 1 December and rises to 22% by December 31st. 

How Cold Is New York At Christmas?

The average temperature in December is 9°C with highs of 13°C and lows of  4°C.

How Wet Is New York At Christmas?

Throughout December, New York has an average of 87mm of rainfall which is spread out between 11 rainy days and five snowy days.

Is New York Windy At Christmas?

December can be quite a windy month for New York. Typical wind speeds ranged between calm and moderate winds, rarely rising above strong breezes.

You can check the NYC forecast here.

New York Hotels in December

Best Western Plus President Hotel at Times Square

Situated in the heart of downtown New York, the 

Best Western Plus President Hotel at Times Square is perfect for travelers who want to explore the city's attractions, thanks to its central location. Here guests can choose between 334 non-smoking guest rooms, 46 suites, and two penthouse suites.

All the guestrooms come complete with flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi access, coffee-making facilities and in-room safe. The suites come with all that plus air conditioning, a balcony, and a sofa bed for an extra guest.

Onsite services and facilities include a fitness center, Saigon 48 restaurant which serves Vietnamese cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Aoki restaurant which serves Japanese food for lunch and dinner and the Primary Bar & Lounge which offers breakfast in the morning and drinks throughout the rest of the day.

Morgans New York Hotel

Morgans New York Hotel is located on Madison Avenue, just steps away from Macy's Herald Square, Grand Central Station, and the Morgan Library Museum, as well as a plethora of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques.

The accommodation comes in the form of standard and superior guest rooms, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, lofts and penthouses. The guestrooms feature free WiFi access, flat-screen HD TV and private bathroom with Malin+Goetz bath amenities.

The lofts and suites come with the same facilities but offer more space, whilst the penthouses are even larger and also feature balconies. Here guests can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast served daily with fresh fruit, homemade granola, New York bagels, pastries and yogurt, 24-hour fitness centre, guest lounge with TVs and complimentary newspapers.

The Marmara Manhattan

The Marmara Manhattan is found in a historically-rich and residential neighbourhood, close to many of the city's top cultural attractions, including museums, art galleries and Central Park. Elegantly designed, the hotel is spread out over 32 storeys and features an Urban New York Style.

Accommodation is provided in the form of 109 suites, divided between studios, one-, two-, three-bedroom apartments and a penthouse.

Each of the apartments comes with a kitchenette with microwave, oven, hob, sink, fridge and table, queen-sized bed and full bathroom with complimentary facilities. The penthouse occupies the entire top floor and features a wrap-around terrace, bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen.

There's an onsite 24-hour gym with treadmill, Stairmaster, exercise bikes and weights and although there are no dining facilities within the hotel, there is a wealth of bakeries, coffee shops, bars and restaurants only a walk away.

Park 79 Hotel

For something more budget-friendly, try Park 79 Hotel. Found in a quiet part of Upper West Side, this Old World boutique hotel is perfect for guests who want to be within easy access of tourist attractions, but also want a peaceful place to sleep.

Guests can choose between standard rooms, deluxe rooms and suites, each of which features free Wifi access, 32" flat-screen TV with satellite, safe, air conditioning and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Due to the cheap rates, there are no other services or facilities provided within the hotel, but major subway and bus lines are found close by which you can take to open up the wealth of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, museums, galleries, shops and attractions New York has to offer.

Bars and Restaurants

Spices Symphony

Satisfy your curry craving by popping into Spices Symphony during your holiday in New York. Opened in 2012, this restaurant serves a selection of dishes made using traditional Indian cooking methods, authentic spices and unusual ingredients to bring a taste of India straight to your table.

The menu features classic dishes such as Goan fish curry, chicken tikka masala, lamb seekh kebabs, with vegetarian and vegan options available, too. An Indian-Chinese fusion menu is also offered, with items such as chicken lollipops, butterfly shrimps, salt & pepper prawns and General Tso's chicken.

There is an extensive selection of red, white and rose wines which are available to purchase by the bottle, half bottle or glass.

The Dead Rabbit

The Dead Rabbit is a multi-storey bar-restaurant which combines Old New York with an Irish-American tradition. On the ground floor you'll find the informal Taproom which serves bottled punch, craft beer, international whiskeys and daily lunch, whilst upstairs you'll find the Parlour which focuses on small dishes, communal punch and 72 innovative cocktails.

Brunch is served on weekends 11am-4pm with sliders, burgers, sandwiches, French toast, Irish breakfasts, eggs Benedict, fish and chips and chicken pot pie all on the menu.

Lunch offers a more sophisticated selection of bar snacks, salads, sandwiches, pies and fish, whilst dinner offers finger-food, such as crostini, scotch eggs, pork belly sliders and pate.

McSorleys Old Ale House

McSorleys Old Ale House is known as the oldest Irish tavern in New York and was the last of the men-only pubs, only allowing women to enter after being legally forced to in the 70s.

Today, this pub has just as much atmosphere as it did 100 years ago and not one piece of memorabilia has been removed from the walls since 1910, which are now covered in newspaper clippings, artwork, Houdini's handcuffs and wishbones from soldiers going off to WW1 who never returned.

The menu features Irish pub-grub style food, with hearty burgers, pies and cheeseboards which are served up alongside only two drink options light or dark beer. This place gets very busy, so be prepared to share your table with other visitors.

Things to do in New York in December

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

If the weather is cold and wet, seek shelter at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday to Sunday 10am-6pm, this museum is home to the Intrepid aircraft carrier, the Enterprise space shuttle, a guided missile submarine and the world's fastest jets.

Through displays, interactive-exhibits and a vast collection of groundbreaking aircraft and vessels, this museum teaches visitors all about American innovation and bravery.

Some of the most popular parts of the museum include the Space Shuttle Pavilion, the display of 28 authentically restored aircraft and the Exploreum an interactive hall which looks at water, space, air and life at sea.

There is also the Au Bon Pain café on the Mess Deck which serves snacks, sandwiches and soups, as well as the Museum Gift Shop which sells souvenirs.

The Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is one of the most iconic structures in New York, stretching 77 storeys high. Open to the public Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, this building is completely free to enter, although since it is a functioning office building, visitors can only explore the Art Deco lobby.

The majority of people visit the building to see the ceiling mural created by Edward Trumbull, which was the largest in the world when completed and features paintings of buildings, aeroplanes and images of the Chrysler assembly line.

Even if you don't have time to go inside, the Chrysler Building is a superb structure to see from the outside, especially when the sun is reflecting off it.

Department Stores

New York is in a league of its own when it comes to shopping, and visitors flock to the city in December to make the most of cut-price luxury goods and bargains on offer in the run-up to Christmas.

World-renowned department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Barney's and Macy's are hallmarks of the New York shopping scene, and there are countless artisan stores which specialise in jewellery, cosmetics, high-end fashion and antiques. Whatever you've got in mind, you'll be sure to find in the Big Apple.

Style Room

For a shopping spree unlike any other, sign up for a shopping tour with the Style Room. Rated as the number one shopping experience in New York by TripAdvisor, these VIP shopping tours are led by a fashion expert and allow you to meet the designers and step inside their studios and showrooms places which ordinary shoppers aren't usually allowed.

Each shopping tour lasts for five hours, covers 4-6 different designer showrooms and allows you to purchase the current season handbags, clothing, jewellery and accessories for much less than they're sold in shops you'll usually get a discount of 40%-65%.