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 onset of December is marked by a minor decrease in temperature, transitioning from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C). In Ashville, the nighttime temperature shows a slight difference from the daytime high, averaging to a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C) during December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Ashville, in December, during 10 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ashville, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.7 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ashville, in December, snow falls for 17.1 days, with typically accumulated 7.56" (192mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82.7 snowfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.4h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Ashville, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Ashville, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Ashville, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Ashville, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (81%).
Average rainfall in December
Ashville, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Ashville, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ashville, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ashville, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ashville, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ashville, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Ashville, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Ashville, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 76
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Ashville, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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