December weather in Niagara Falls, NY
The average temperature in Niagara Falls in December is 32.0°F (25.4°F–38.5°F). Average precipitation: 2.76 inches. Average snowfall is 15.7 inches.
December is a winter month in Niagara Falls, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 16 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 50m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
38.5°F
Avg Low
25.4°F
Precipitation
2.76 in
Snow
15.7 in
December records in Niagara Falls
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 64.0°F (2016) | 12.9°F (1989) | 1.68 in (2006) |
| December 2 | 57.0°F (1998) | 10.9°F (2002) | 0.63 in (2007) |
| December 3 | 59.0°F (1998) | -2.0°F (2002) | 0.88 in (1990) |
| December 4 | 62.1°F (1998) | 6.1°F (1989) | 0.56 in (1993) |
| December 5 | 66.0°F (2001) | 10.9°F (2007) | 0.67 in (1994) |
| December 6 | 66.9°F (1998) | 10.9°F (2000) | 0.91 in (2011) |
| December 7 | 66.9°F (1998) | 12.9°F (2000) | 0.47 in (2010) |
| December 8 | 57.0°F (1991) | 8.1°F (2005) | 0.12 in (1991) |
| December 9 | 57.0°F (1991) | 1.0°F (2000) | 0.36 in (1994) |
| December 10 | 57.9°F (2015) | 5.0°F (1995) | 0.91 in (2008) |
| December 11 | 55.9°F (2015) | 7.0°F (1995) | 0.89 in (1992) |
| December 12 | 59.0°F (2015) | 1.9°F (2005) | 0.54 in (2000) |
| December 13 | 59.0°F (1991) | -2.9°F (2005) | 0.50 in (2010) |
| December 14 | 54.0°F (2006) | 0.0°F (1989) | 0.77 in (1999) |
| December 15 | 72.0°F (2015) | 3.0°F (2017) | 0.81 in (2022) |
| December 16 | 55.9°F (2011) | 7.0°F (2002) | 0.65 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 55.9°F (2012) | 1.9°F (2013) | 0.57 in (2001) |
| December 18 | 52.0°F (1990) | 7.0°F (1989) | 0.86 in (1990) |
| December 19 | 48.9°F (2002) | 1.9°F (2004) | 0.30 in (2025) |
| December 20 | 50.0°F (2002) | 0.0°F (2004) | 0.56 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 52.0°F (1990) | 5.0°F (1989) | 0.90 in (2018) |
| December 22 | 57.0°F (1990) | 3.9°F (1989) | 1.24 in (2013) |
| December 23 | 57.0°F (2015) | -6.0°F (1989) | 1.07 in (2004) |
| December 24 | 66.0°F (2015) | 1.9°F (1989) | 1.22 in (2022) |
| December 25 | 61.0°F (2015) | -2.9°F (2013) | 0.69 in (2020) |
| December 26 | 50.0°F (2006) | -2.9°F (1993) | 0.63 in (2009) |
| December 27 | 57.0°F (2016) | -7.1°F (1993) | 0.50 in (2008) |
| December 28 | 62.1°F (2008) | -4.0°F (2000) | 0.68 in (2023) |
| December 29 | 62.1°F (2008) | 0.0°F (1993) | 1.49 in (2025) |
| December 30 | 52.0°F (1990) | 8.1°F (1998) | 1.04 in (1990) |
| December 31 | 53.1°F (2004) | 5.0°F (2017) | 0.49 in (2020) |