December weather forecast
Burke, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Burke, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and min 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). Burke, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Burke, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.3 days and collects up to 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 19.1 days. Throughout December, 9.61" (244mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.3 snowfall days, and 59.33" (1507mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Burke in December?

In Burke, 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.4°F (-7°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Burke, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Burke, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.61" (244mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Burke have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burke have in December?

In Burke, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Burke, NY

Average temperature in December - Burke, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Burke, NY

Average pressure in December - Burke, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burke, NY

Average wind speed in December - Burke, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Burke, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Burke, NY

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Burke, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Burke, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burke, NY

Average snowfall in December - Burke, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burke, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Burke, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (22.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Burke, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h 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: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burke, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Burke, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Burke, NY

Average UV index in December - Burke, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Burke, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Burke, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

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
Burke, NY

Average visibility in December - Burke, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, July and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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