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Weather · December
Albany weather in December
Average highs of 38°F, lows of 23°F and 3.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Albany’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 38°F and lows of 23°F. That is 11° cooler than November, and 21° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 38°F
- Average low
- 23°F
- Precipitation
- 3.3 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Snow
- 13.3 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:18 AM · 4:22 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 13 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 13 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Albany in December
- NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas BalletThursday, December 3 · 7:00 p.m. · Palace Theatre, downtown Albany
- Empire State Plaza Ice RinkFriday, December 4 · Opening day 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; then Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-6 p.m., Sat-Sun 10-noon, 1-3 and 4-6 p.m.; closed Mondays · Empire State Plaza, downtown Albany
- City of Albany Annual Holiday Tree LightingSaturday, December 5 · 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. · Academy Park, across from City Hall (moves inside City Hall in bad weather)
- Albany Symphony: The Magic of ChristmasSunday, December 6 · 3:00 p.m. · Palace Theatre, downtown Albany
- New York State Tree Lighting & Fireworks FestivalSunday, December 6 · 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. · Empire State Plaza, downtown Albany
- Troy Victorian StrollSunday, December 6 · 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. · Downtown Troy, from Congress Street north to Hutton Street, River Street to Sixth Avenue
- Each One, Feed One Holiday HarvestSunday, December 13 · Palace Theatre, downtown Albany
- Northeast Ballet's The NutcrackerSunday, December 13 · 2:00 p.m. Sunday (Proctors also lists a 7:00 p.m. Saturday-evening show) · MainStage at Proctors, downtown Schenectady
- M&T Bank Holiday Movie Series at the PalaceDecember 15 – December 29 · Doors 6:00 p.m., movies 7:00 p.m. (Toy Story 5: doors noon, movie 1 p.m.) · Palace Theatre, downtown Albany
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Questions
How hot does it get in Albany in December?
Average highs are 38°F and average lows 23°F, for a daily mean of 30°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Albany in December?
December averages 3.3 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Albany in December?
Yes, about 13.3 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Albany in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:18 AM and sets about 4:22 PM, for roughly 9.1 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Albany?
The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap station (6.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.