December weather forecast
Bethel, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bethel, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). An average minimum temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) marks the month of December in Bethel.

Humidity

The most humid month in Bethel is December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Bethel, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Bethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.1 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bethel. In Bethel, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bethel, New York, there are 65.7 snowfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Bethel, New York, is 4.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bethel. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Bethel?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) and a low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Bethel?

December is the most humid month in Bethel, New York, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December in Bethel?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Bethel?

In December, in Bethel, New York, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Bethel in December?

In Bethel, New York, during December, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bethel?

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

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

In Bethel, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Bethel?

On the first day of December in Bethel, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Bethel?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Bethel is 4.2h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Bethel, New York, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Bethel?

In Bethel, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bethel, NY

Average temperature in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Bethel, NY

Average pressure in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Bethel, NY

Average wind speed in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Bethel, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Bethel, NY

Average rainfall in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Bethel, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bethel, NY

Average snowfall in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bethel, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bethel, 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: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bethel, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Bethel, NY

Average UV index in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bethel, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Bethel, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Bethel, NY

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

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

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