December weather forecast
Apex, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Apex, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Apex in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) in December.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Apex, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Apex, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Apex, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Apex, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Apex is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Apex, New York, are February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Apex are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Apex?

Apex in December has an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Apex?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Apex, New York.

What is the average humidity in December in Apex?

The average relative humidity in December in Apex is 87%.

How much does it rain in Apex in December?

In Apex, in December, during 6.9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Apex in December?

In Apex, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Apex?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Apex.

What is the average length of the day in December in Apex?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Apex?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Apex, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Apex?

February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Apex.

How many hours of sunshine does Apex have in December?

In Apex, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Apex?

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Apex.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Apex?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Apex is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Apex, NY

Average temperature in December - Apex, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Apex, NY

Average pressure in December - Apex, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Apex, NY

Average wind speed in December - Apex, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Apex, NY

Average humidity in December - Apex, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Apex, NY

Average rainfall in December - Apex, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
Apex, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Apex, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Apex, NY

Average snowfall in December - Apex, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Apex, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Apex, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Apex, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Apex, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Apex, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Apex, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Apex, NY

Average UV index in December - Apex, 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 January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Apex, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Apex, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Apex, NY

Average visibility in December - Apex, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).

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