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Weather · December
Staten Island weather in December
Average highs of 45°F, lows of 31°F and 4.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Staten Island’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 45°F and lows of 31°F. That is 10° cooler than November, and 19° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 45°F
- Average low
- 31°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 5.4 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:13 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 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 5 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Staten Island in December
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree LightingWednesday, December 2 · 7-10 p.m. · Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan (ferry to Whitehall, then subway)
- Tree Lighting at Historic Richmond TownFriday, December 4 · 5-6 p.m. (tree lit at 6) · Historic Richmond Town, Richmondtown
- Christmas in Historic Richmond TownDecember 5 – December 6 · From noon each day (listed through 5 p.m. Sunday) · Historic Richmond Town, Richmondtown
- Candlelight Tours at Historic Richmond TownDecember 11 – December 12 · Evening tours, listed 5-10 p.m. · Historic Richmond Town, Richmondtown
- The Christmas Show at the St. George TheatreDecember 11 – December 13 · Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.; Dec. 12 and 13 at 2 and 6 p.m. · St. George Theatre, St. George
- Staten Island Ballet's The NutcrackerDecember 18 – December 20 · Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19 at 3 p.m.; Dec. 20 at 2 and 5 p.m. · Williamson Theater, Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island, Willowbrook
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Questions
How hot does it get in Staten Island in December?
Average highs are 45°F and average lows 31°F, for a daily mean of 38°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Staten Island in December?
December averages 4.1 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Staten Island in December?
Yes, about 5.4 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Staten Island in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:13 AM and sets about 4:30 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Staten Island?
The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (7.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.