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
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). During December, Arctic consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Arctic are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Arctic, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Arctic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Arctic is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in December
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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
Arctic, 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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