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Yonkers weather in December

Average highs of 45°F, lows of 29°F and 4.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

December is Yonkers’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 45°F and lows of 29°F. That is 10° cooler than November, and 19° below the yearly average high.

Average high
45°F
Average low
29°F
Precipitation
4.7 in
Wet days
11
Snow
5.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:13 AM · 4:28 PM

December across the year

  1. 40°23°Jan
  2. 43°25°Feb
  3. 51°31°Mar
  4. 63°40°Apr
  5. 73°50°May
  6. 81°59°Jun
  7. 86°64°Jul
  8. 84°63°Aug
  9. 77°56°Sep
  10. 65°45°Oct
  11. 54°36°Nov
  12. 45°29°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in December

  • Cold days: a winter coat, hat and gloves.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 6 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

December is good for

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December compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
November54°F36°F3.9 in
December45°F29°F4.7 in
January40°F23°F3.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Yonkers in December?

Average highs are 45°F and average lows 29°F, for a daily mean of 37°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Yonkers in December?

December averages 4.7 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Yonkers in December?

Yes, about 5.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Yonkers in December?

Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:13 AM and sets about 4:28 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.

Is December a good time to visit Yonkers?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, October. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley station (6.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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