Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). During December, Alcove experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alcove, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alcove, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow. In Alcove, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.8 days and aggregates up to 22.6" (574mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Alcove, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Alcove, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Alcove, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Alcove, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Alcove, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Alcove, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alcove, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alcove, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alcove, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alcove, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Alcove, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Alcove, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Alcove, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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