York in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in York in december 2026
The weather in York in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 38.5cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Cloudy
24% of time
23%
20%
16%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
32% of time
29%
20%
9%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Cloudy
27% of time
23%
20%
14%
Weather at 3am
40°F
22%
20%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in York in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in York in december.
The climate of York in december is very bad
The weather in december in York is wet (with 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather cold here the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The thermometer averaged maximum of 45°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in York is 41°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in York in december with a maximum record of 59°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 6 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 19% of the month.
Day length in York in december is 07:25. The sun rises at 08:17 and sunset is at 15:42.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of York in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 38.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.27km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:42 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in York in december 2025:
47°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
34°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 58°F
47°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
36°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
32°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in England in december
Cities near York:
| Leeds in december | very bad weather |
| Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull) in december | very bad weather |
| Robin’s Hood Bay in december | very bad weather |
| Middlesbrough in december | very bad weather |
| Darlington in december | very bad weather |
| Yorkshire Dales National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Grimsby in december | very bad weather |
| Manchester in december | very bad weather |
| Preston in december | very bad weather |
| Nottingham in december | very bad weather |
| Lancaster in december | very bad weather |
| Newcastle in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for York in december:
Weather data for York for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in York. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in York can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to York.