Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
33°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Catskills
United States · Northeast US
Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Daytime high
33°F
Lows around 20°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
5.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.4 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 22° and nights feel near 15°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
32%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
6 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 30°F, easing to about 27°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning26°F
Rain18%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday31°F
Rain18%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon29°F
Rain17%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening26°F
Rain17%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 14 | 3.9 | 10 | 6.1 | 69 |
| Feb | 31 | 16 | 3.3 | 9 | 7.3 | 66 |
| Mar | 40 | 23 | 4.3 | 11 | 8.2 | 63 |
| Apr | 53 | 35 | 4.6 | 12 | 9.0 | 61 |
| May | 63 | 45 | 4.8 | 14 | 10.1 | 68 |
| Jun | 71 | 54 | 5.2 | 14 | 11.1 | 73 |
| Jul | 76 | 58 | 4.8 | 13 | 11.8 | 74 |
| Aug | 73 | 57 | 4.7 | 12 | 10.9 | 76 |
| Sep | 67 | 50 | 5.0 | 10 | 9.2 | 77 |
| Oct | 55 | 39 | 5.2 | 10 | 7.6 | 75 |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 3.7 | 9 | 6.2 | 70 |
| Dec | 33 | 20 | 4.8 | 11 | 5.4 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology