Queens, New York Weather in December
United States · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high7°C (45°F)
Avg low2°C (36°F)
Rainfall142 mm (5.6 in)
RatingPoor 2.6/10
Queens in December sees daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), dropping to about 2°C (36°F) at night. December is winter in United States. The month is wet, with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain spread over 11 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Queens?
December is not the best time to visit Queens (2.6/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and September.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 7°C (45°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
| Daily mean | 5°C (40°F) |
| Rainfall | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 70% |
| Daylight | 9.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.6 km/h |
| vs November | 5°C cooler than November, with 43 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Queens in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Queens weather in other months
Jan4°C / -1°C114 mmPoorFeb4°C / -1°C99 mmPoorMar7°C / 2°C120 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C116 mmFairMay17°C / 12°C101 mmGoodJun23°C / 17°C103 mmGoodJul26°C / 22°C129 mmFairAug26°C / 21°C115 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C102 mmExcellentOct18°C / 13°C128 mmGoodNov12°C / 7°C99 mmFairDec7°C / 2°C142 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit QueensJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida23°C · 51 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas26°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Iztapalapa22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Puebla23°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Ecatepec de Morelos22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Brooklyn, New York7°C · 142 mm
- New York7°C · 142 mm
- Manhattan, New York5°C · 121 mm
- The Bronx, New York5°C · 121 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania7°C · 115 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts4°C · 121 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.