Cortland Weather in December

What's the weather like in Cortland (New York) in December 2024?

The climate in Cortland during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Cortland and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Cortland weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Nightly temperature -7°C 19.4°F
Average temperature -3.1°C 26.4°F
Daily sunshine 2.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 5.2°C 41.4°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cortland with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Cortland

Cortland average temperature in December

December rainfall

Cortland average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Cortland average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cortland in December 2024.

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Cortland weather stats

Cortland weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.2°C 79.2°F
Driest month: February 65mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January -1.9°C 28.6°F
Wettest month: June 99mm 3.9ins
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