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Weather · December
Princeton weather in December
Average highs of 44°F, lows of 29°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is Princeton’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 44°F and lows of 29°F. That is 10° cooler than November, and 19° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 44°F
- Average low
- 29°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Snow
- 4.6 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:14 AM · 4:33 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 11 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 5 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in Princeton in December
- Christmas on the Farm at Howell Living History FarmSaturday, December 5 · 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. · Howell Living History Farm, Hopewell Township
- Princeton University Glee Club: Messiah Part I and A Ceremony of CarolsSaturday, December 5 · 4:00 p.m. · Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University
- A Christmas Carol at McCarter TheatreDecember 8 – December 27 · Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center
- Annual Menorah Lighting at Palmer SquareTuesday, December 8 · 4:30-5:30 p.m. · Nassau Inn patio, Palmer Square
- Candlelight Service of Lessons and CarolsWednesday, December 9 · 7:00-8:30 p.m. · Princeton University Chapel
- Princeton Symphony Orchestra Holiday POPS!Saturday, December 19 · 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. · Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University
- Princeton Pro Musica: A Feast of CarolsSunday, December 20 · 4:00 p.m. · Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University
- Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment at Washington CrossingFriday, December 25 · 12:00-3:00 p.m. (crossing about 1 p.m.) · Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing, Pa.
- Experience the Battle of PrincetonSunday, December 27 · Princeton Battlefield State Park, Mercer Road
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Questions
How hot does it get in Princeton in December?
Average highs are 44°F and average lows 29°F, for a daily mean of 37°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Princeton in December?
December averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Princeton in December?
Yes, about 4.6 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Princeton in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:14 AM and sets about 4:33 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit Princeton?
The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Trenton Mercer Co Ap station (9.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.