Syracuse Weather in December

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

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

December is in the winter in Syracuse and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

Syracuse weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 1.8°C 35.2°F
Nightly temperature -6.2°C 20.8°F
Average temperature -2.2°C 28°F
Daily sunshine 2.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 83 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 5.1°C 41.1°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Syracuse with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Syracuse

Syracuse average temperature in December

December rainfall

Syracuse average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Syracuse 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 Syracuse in December 2024.

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Syracuse weather stats

Syracuse weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
Driest month: February 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January -1.2°C 29.8°F
Wettest month: June 95mm 3.7ins
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