The climate in Staten Island during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Staten Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 5.7°C 42.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | -1.7°C 29°F |
Average temperature | 2°C 35.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 94 mm 3.7 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 8.6°C 47.5°F |
Humidity | 66% |
Windspeed | 19.8kph 12 mph |
On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Staten Island with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Staten Island in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | July | 29°C 84.2°F |
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Driest month: | February | 80mm 3.1ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 9.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 2.6°C 36.7°F |
Wettest month: | July | 114mm 4.5ins |