Plattsburgh in December
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
12Rainy days (78 mm)
8:38 hDaylight
07:31Sunrise · 16:09 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.0 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -11°C | 63 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -1°C | -11°C | 56 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| March | 4°C | -5°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
| April | 11°C | 2°C | 95 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 100 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 114 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 26°C | 17°C | 108 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 25°C | 16°C | 107 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 21°C | 12°C | 94 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| October | 13°C | 6°C | 111 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.9 |
| November | 7°C | 0°C | 80 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.9 |
| December | 1°C | -6°C | 78 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Plattsburgh in December?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Plattsburgh?
The best months are September, June, July, August.