Niagara Falls weather in December
In December, Niagara Falls sees average daytime highs of 37°F and overnight lows near 28°F, with 3.1 in of precipitation across 12.8 wet days and about 8.9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 40°F in the first days to 34°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 8 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Niagara Falls's 11th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Niagara Falls's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 28°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.1 in
- 12.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 8 h 48 min
- 7:48 AM – 4:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 11 mph
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.0
- out of 10
Niagara Falls is city in New York, United States.
- Density
- 1,122/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 40°F in the first days to 34°F by the end.
A typical December day in Niagara Falls reaches about 37°F in the afternoon and slips back to 28°F overnight — a 9°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°F and 48°F. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 10°F cooler than November and about 6°F warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°F) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 32 |
| 2 | 41 | 32 |
| 3 | 40 | 32 |
| 4 | 40 | 31 |
| 5 | 40 | 31 |
| 6 | 39 | 31 |
| 7 | 39 | 30 |
| 8 | 38 | 30 |
| 9 | 38 | 30 |
| 10 | 38 | 29 |
| 11 | 38 | 29 |
| 12 | 37 | 29 |
| 13 | 37 | 29 |
| 14 | 37 | 28 |
| 15 | 37 | 28 |
| 16 | 36 | 28 |
| 17 | 36 | 28 |
| 18 | 36 | 28 |
| 19 | 36 | 27 |
| 20 | 36 | 27 |
| 21 | 35 | 27 |
| 22 | 35 | 27 |
| 23 | 35 | 26 |
| 24 | 35 | 26 |
| 25 | 35 | 26 |
| 26 | 35 | 26 |
| 27 | 35 | 26 |
| 28 | 34 | 26 |
| 29 | 34 | 25 |
| 30 | 34 | 25 |
| 31 | 34 | 25 |
How December really feels in Niagara Falls
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Niagara Falls weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 21° | 2.9 | 12.5 | 10 | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 32° / 21° | 2.3 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 40° / 28° | 2.9 | 11.4 | 5.6 | 11.6 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 51° / 39° | 3.7 | 12.2 | 1.9 | 13.1 | 2.5 |
| May | 64° / 50° | 3.4 | 12.4 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 73° / 61° | 3.9 | 12.3 | 0 | 15.1 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 78° / 66° | 4.0 | 12.6 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 76° / 65° | 3.4 | 11 | 0 | 13.8 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 70° / 58° | 3.4 | 10.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 58° / 47° | 3.7 | 12.6 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 46° / 37° | 3.1 | 11.8 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 37° / 28° | 3.1 | 12.8 | 7.4 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 85%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Cloudier (%) | 81 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 81 |
| 2 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 19 | 81 |
| 6 | 18 | 82 |
| 7 | 18 | 82 |
| 8 | 18 | 82 |
| 9 | 18 | 82 |
| 10 | 17 | 83 |
| 11 | 16 | 84 |
| 12 | 16 | 84 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 15 | 85 |
| 18 | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | 15 | 85 |
| 20 | 15 | 85 |
| 21 | 14 | 86 |
| 22 | 13 | 87 |
| 23 | 13 | 87 |
| 24 | 12 | 88 |
| 25 | 12 | 88 |
| 26 | 12 | 88 |
| 27 | 11 | 89 |
| 28 | 11 | 89 |
| 29 | 10 | 90 |
| 30 | 9 | 91 |
| 31 | 9 | 91 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Niagara Falls gets around 3.1 in of rain and snow over 12.8 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 42% and peaks near 44% on the wettest days, and about 7 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Snow chance (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 18 |
| 2 | 44 | 18 |
| 3 | 43 | 19 |
| 4 | 43 | 20 |
| 5 | 43 | 20 |
| 6 | 42 | 21 |
| 7 | 42 | 22 |
| 8 | 42 | 22 |
| 9 | 41 | 23 |
| 10 | 41 | 23 |
| 11 | 41 | 24 |
| 12 | 41 | 24 |
| 13 | 40 | 24 |
| 14 | 40 | 24 |
| 15 | 41 | 25 |
| 16 | 41 | 25 |
| 17 | 41 | 25 |
| 18 | 41 | 25 |
| 19 | 41 | 25 |
| 20 | 41 | 26 |
| 21 | 41 | 25 |
| 22 | 41 | 25 |
| 23 | 41 | 25 |
| 24 | 41 | 26 |
| 25 | 41 | 26 |
| 26 | 42 | 26 |
| 27 | 42 | 27 |
| 28 | 42 | 27 |
| 29 | 43 | 27 |
| 30 | 43 | 28 |
| 31 | 43 | 28 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 11 mph in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 mph on the calmest days to 11 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | light breeze |
| 2 | 11 | light breeze |
| 3 | 11 | light breeze |
| 4 | 11 | light breeze |
| 5 | 11 | light breeze |
| 6 | 11 | light breeze |
| 7 | 11 | light breeze |
| 8 | 11 | light breeze |
| 9 | 11 | light breeze |
| 10 | 11 | light breeze |
| 11 | 11 | light breeze |
| 12 | 11 | light breeze |
| 13 | 11 | light breeze |
| 14 | 11 | light breeze |
| 15 | 11 | light breeze |
| 16 | 11 | light breeze |
| 17 | 11 | light breeze |
| 18 | 11 | light breeze |
| 19 | 11 | light breeze |
| 20 | 11 | light breeze |
| 21 | 11 | light breeze |
| 22 | 11 | light breeze |
| 23 | 11 | light breeze |
| 24 | 11 | light breeze |
| 25 | 11 | light breeze |
| 26 | 11 | light breeze |
| 27 | 11 | light breeze |
| 28 | 11 | light breeze |
| 29 | 11 | light breeze |
| 30 | 11 | light breeze |
| 31 | 11 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 06 min at the start of December to 8 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 7:34 AM to 7:54 AM, and sunset from 4:37 PM to 4:45 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:34 | 7:36 | 7:37 | 7:38 | 7:38 | 7:39 | 7:40 | 7:41 | 7:42 | 7:43 | 7:44 | 7:45 | 7:45 | 7:46 | 7:47 | 7:48 | 7:48 | 7:49 | 7:49 | 7:50 | 7:50 | 7:51 | 7:51 | 7:52 | 7:52 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:53 | 7:54 | 7:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:36 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:37 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:38 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:39 | 4:40 | 4:40 | 4:41 | 4:42 | 4:42 | 4:43 | 4:44 | 4:44 | 4:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 7:34 | 4:37 |
| 2 | 9.0 | 7:36 | 4:37 |
| 3 | 9.0 | 7:37 | 4:37 |
| 4 | 9.0 | 7:38 | 4:37 |
| 5 | 9.0 | 7:38 | 4:37 |
| 6 | 9.0 | 7:39 | 4:36 |
| 7 | 8.9 | 7:40 | 4:36 |
| 8 | 8.9 | 7:41 | 4:36 |
| 9 | 8.9 | 7:42 | 4:36 |
| 10 | 8.9 | 7:43 | 4:36 |
| 11 | 8.9 | 7:44 | 4:36 |
| 12 | 8.9 | 7:45 | 4:37 |
| 13 | 8.9 | 7:45 | 4:37 |
| 14 | 8.8 | 7:46 | 4:37 |
| 15 | 8.8 | 7:47 | 4:37 |
| 16 | 8.8 | 7:48 | 4:37 |
| 17 | 8.8 | 7:48 | 4:38 |
| 18 | 8.8 | 7:49 | 4:38 |
| 19 | 8.8 | 7:49 | 4:38 |
| 20 | 8.8 | 7:50 | 4:39 |
| 21 | 8.8 | 7:50 | 4:39 |
| 22 | 8.8 | 7:51 | 4:39 |
| 23 | 8.8 | 7:51 | 4:40 |
| 24 | 8.8 | 7:52 | 4:40 |
| 25 | 8.8 | 7:52 | 4:41 |
| 26 | 8.8 | 7:53 | 4:42 |
| 27 | 8.8 | 7:53 | 4:42 |
| 28 | 8.8 | 7:53 | 4:43 |
| 29 | 8.8 | 7:53 | 4:44 |
| 30 | 8.8 | 7:54 | 4:44 |
| 31 | 8.9 | 7:54 | 4:45 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 1.28 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.28 kWh/m² to a high of 6.33 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 1.28 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.3 | Dim |
Is December a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Niagara Falls.
What to pack for Niagara Falls in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Niagara Falls sees daytime highs around 37°F and nights near 28°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Niagara Falls in December
The nearest coast averages about 43°F in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 mi away) is warmest in August at about 74°F and coldest in February near 34°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 4 to Sep 20 — about 2.6 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 74 | 69 | 60 | 50 | 43 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | Bracing |
| Feb | 34 | Bracing |
| Mar | 34 | Bracing |
| Apr | 38 | Bracing |
| May | 48 | Bracing |
| Jun | 62 | Cool |
| Jul | 72 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 74 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 69 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 60 | Cool |
| Nov | 50 | Bracing |
| Dec | 43 | Bracing |
UV index in Niagara Falls in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 1. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Niagara Falls peaks around June 19 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen and a hat are worth it in the middle of the day. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 7 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 5 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls sits at 43.1°N, 79.1°W, 614 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Niagara Falls, 0.6 mi away.
Topography around Niagara Falls
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Niagara Falls.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Niagara Falls has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 427 ft around an average of 571 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 476 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,909 ft.
The land around Niagara Falls is covered by artificial surfaces (45%) within 2 miles, trees (35%) and grassland (27%) within 10 miles, and water (41%) and trees (28%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Niagara Falls (43.0945°, -79.0567°, elevation 614 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).