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Weather · December
Syracuse weather in December
Average highs of 37°F, lows of 24°F and 3.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Syracuse’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 37°F and lows of 24°F. That is 11° cooler than November, and 21° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 37°F
- Average low
- 24°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Wet days
- 19
- Snow
- 30.6 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:29 AM · 4:30 PM
December across the year
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 19 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 31 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Syracuse in December
- Festival of Trees & LightDecember 3 – December 12 · Wed., Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mon.-Tue. · Everson Museum of Art, Downtown Syracuse
- Holiday Nights at Rosamond Gifford ZooDecember 4 – December 19 · Fridays and Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. · Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Burnet Park, Syracuse
- Holiday in HanoverSaturday, December 5 · Hanover Square and Clinton Square, Downtown Syracuse
- The Nutcracker (Syracuse City Ballet)December 5 – December 6 · Dec. 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. · Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse
- Brunch with Santa at Rosamond Gifford ZooDecember 6 – December 20 · Sundays at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. · Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Burnet Park, Syracuse
- Holiday Pops (Syracuse Orchestra)December 19 – December 20 · Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2:00 p.m. · Crouse Hinds Theater, Oncenter, Downtown Syracuse
- Noon Year's Eve at Rosamond Gifford ZooThursday, December 31 · 10 a.m.-noon · Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Burnet Park, Syracuse
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Questions
How hot does it get in Syracuse in December?
Average highs are 37°F and average lows 24°F, for a daily mean of 30°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Syracuse in December?
December averages 3.3 in of precipitation over about 19 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Syracuse in December?
Yes, about 30.6 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Syracuse in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:29 AM and sets about 4:30 PM, for roughly 9.0 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Syracuse?
The mildest months for visiting are May, June, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (4.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.