December weather forecast
Belmont, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Belmont, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and max 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Belmont is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Belmont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Belmont, in December, during 17.8 snowfall days, 8.27" (210mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.9 snowfall days, and 44.76" (1137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Belmont, 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Belmont, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Belmont, in December, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 17.8 days. Throughout December, 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Belmont?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Belmont, NY

Average pressure in December - Belmont, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belmont, NY

Average wind speed in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Belmont, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Belmont, NY

Average rainfall in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Belmont, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belmont, NY

Average snowfall in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belmont, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belmont, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belmont, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Belmont, NY

Average UV index in December - Belmont, 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
Belmont, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Belmont, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Belmont, NY

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

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

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