If you plan to visit Syracuse in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +3°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 56 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Syracuse;
Average weather
☀️
+3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-26°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Syracuse has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Syracuse in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Syracuse for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +14°C during the day to a minimum of -8°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +7°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 41% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +1°C.
Is Syracuse warm or cold in December?
Syracuse is typically cool in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +3°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to -3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Syracuse, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Syracuse in December
Syracuse weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+3°C
0°C
Min. temperature
-16°C
-26°C
-27°C
Max. temperature
+26°C
+20°C
+19°C
Rainfall
87 mm
56 mm
36 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
76%
75%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
13
7
4
Snowy days
7
15
18
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +3°C.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 87 mm to 56 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Syracuse in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Syracuse is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Syracuse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 168 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Syracuse wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Syracuse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 13 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Syracuse.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Syracuse?
This is the weather in Syracuse in December 2024:
1 December
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+10°C
2 December
🌫️
+9°C
3 December
🌫️
+10°C
4 December
🌧️
+8°C
5 December
🌨️
+2°C
6 December
🌨️
0°C
7 December
🌨️
+2°C
8 December
🌧️
+9°C
9 December
☁️
+14°C
10 December
🌧️
+12°C
11 December
🌨️
+5°C
12 December
☁️
+7°C
13 December
☁️
+5°C
14 December
☁️
+4°C
15 December
☀️
+13°C
16 December
☁️
+10°C
17 December
☁️
+11°C
18 December
🌫️
+10°C
19 December
🌨️
+5°C
20 December
☁️
+2°C
21 December
☀️
+2°C
22 December
☁️
0°C
23 December
☁️
+2°C
24 December
🌫️
+5°C
25 December
☁️
+12°C
26 December
☁️
+11°C
27 December
🌧️
+11°C
28 December
🌧️
+11°C
29 December
🌧️
+10°C
30 December
🌧️
+5°C
31 December
☁️
+1°C
In December 2024 Syracuse had 2 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Syracuse climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Syracuse in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+13°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 680 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2021 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Syracuse in December:
Is December a good time to visit Syracuse?
It’s always a good time to visit Syracuse, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Syracuse in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Syracuse rainy in December?
Syracuse is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Syracuse in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Syracuse in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Syracuse, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
