Ithaca Weather in December

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

The climate in Ithaca during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Ithaca and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

Ithaca weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.3°C 34.3°F
Nightly temperature -6.9°C 19.7°F
Average temperature -2.8°C 27°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 71 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 5.2°C 41.4°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ithaca

Ithaca average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ithaca average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ithaca 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 Ithaca in December 2024.

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Ithaca weather stats

Ithaca weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.2°C 79.2°F
Driest month: January 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January -1.6°C 29.1°F
Wettest month: June 96mm 3.8ins
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