December weather in Watkins Glen, NY
The average temperature in Watkins Glen in December is 28.3°F (21.4°F–35.3°F). Average precipitation: 2.64 inches.
December is a winter month in Watkins Glen, and is cooler than the annual average of 45.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 13.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 18 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 8h 55m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
35.3°F
Avg Low
21.4°F
Precipitation
2.64 in
Daylight
8h 55m
December records in Watkins Glen
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 61.0°F (2006) | 15.1°F (2013) | 0.54 in (2016) |
| December 2 | 64.0°F (2006) | 12.0°F (2007) | 1.37 in (2010) |
| December 3 | 53.1°F (2009) | 9.0°F (2005) | 0.48 in (2007) |
| December 4 | 55.0°F (2012) | 7.0°F (2003) | 0.65 in (2023) |
| December 5 | 66.0°F (2012) | 0.0°F (2025) | 0.44 in (2012) |
| December 6 | 54.0°F (2013) | 3.0°F (2025) | 0.55 in (2013) |
| December 7 | 52.0°F (2015) | 7.0°F (2007) | 0.54 in (2014) |
| December 8 | 48.9°F (2004) | 3.9°F (2005) | 0.56 in (2012) |
| December 9 | 50.0°F (2012) | 1.9°F (2025) | 0.32 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 54.0°F (2023) | 1.9°F (2025) | 0.40 in (2024) |
| December 11 | 53.1°F (2012) | 10.9°F (2009) | 0.86 in (2004) |
| December 12 | 55.9°F (2021) | 8.1°F (2013) | 0.72 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 57.0°F (2015) | -0.9°F (2005) | 0.16 in (2010) |
| December 14 | 61.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2005) | 0.47 in (2007) |
| December 15 | 63.0°F (2015) | -8.0°F (2005) | 0.87 in (2019) |
| December 16 | 55.0°F (2006) | 3.0°F (2017) | 0.64 in (2005) |
| December 17 | 61.0°F (2021) | -2.9°F (2013) | 0.90 in (2020) |
| December 18 | 55.0°F (2006) | -2.9°F (2009) | 1.08 in (2023) |
| December 19 | 52.0°F (2025) | 0.0°F (2009) | 0.44 in (2012) |
| December 20 | 51.1°F (2025) | -7.1°F (2004) | 0.72 in (2008) |
| December 21 | 53.1°F (2018) | -8.0°F (2004) | 0.80 in (2012) |
| December 22 | 59.0°F (2018) | 1.9°F (2008) | 1.18 in (2018) |
| December 23 | 61.0°F (2013) | -7.1°F (2024) | 0.57 in (2011) |
| December 24 | 60.1°F (2015) | -2.9°F (2022) | 0.74 in (2007) |
| December 25 | 62.1°F (2015) | -2.0°F (2022) | 2.01 in (2020) |
| December 26 | 57.9°F (2015) | 1.0°F (2013) | 0.68 in (2006) |
| December 27 | 48.0°F (2015) | 3.9°F (2017) | 1.03 in (2012) |
| December 28 | 53.1°F (2008) | -0.9°F (2004) | 0.56 in (2023) |
| December 29 | 55.0°F (2008) | -2.0°F (2017) | 0.48 in (2015) |
| December 30 | 57.9°F (2024) | -2.0°F (2017) | 0.52 in (2019) |
| December 31 | 60.1°F (2022) | 0.0°F (2017) | 0.33 in (2007) |