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
A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). Throughout December, Amsterdam anticipates an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In Amsterdam, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In Amsterdam, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated. In Amsterdam, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.8 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Amsterdam. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Amsterdam, 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
Amsterdam, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.14").
Average rainfall days in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (14.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Amsterdam, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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