December weather forecast
Austin, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Austin, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

Austin's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Throughout December, Austin's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Austin, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.9 snowfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Austin, records 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Austin, New York, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Austin, in December, during 12.2 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Austin have in December?

In Austin, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Austin have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Austin, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Austin, NY

Average temperature in December - Austin, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°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 (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Austin, NY

Average pressure in December - Austin, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Austin, NY

Average wind speed in December - Austin, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Austin, NY

Average humidity in December - Austin, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Austin, NY

Average rainfall in December - Austin, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Austin, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Austin, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Austin, NY

Average snowfall in December - Austin, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Austin, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Austin, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Austin, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Austin, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Austin, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Austin, NY

Average UV index in December - Austin, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Austin, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Austin, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Austin, NY

Average visibility in December - Austin, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and July (5mi).

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