December weather forecast
Burnt Hills, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Burnt Hills, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average high of 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

In Burnt Hills, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). Throughout the month of December, Burnt Hills observes an average nighttime temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Burnt Hills is 81%.

Rainfall

In Burnt Hills, in December, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Burnt Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 22.4" (569mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) 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 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Burnt Hills, 34°F (1.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Burnt Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Burnt Hills in December?

In December, in Burnt Hills, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Burnt Hills?

In December, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout December, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Burnt Hills have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Burnt Hills have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Burnt Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average temperature in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average pressure in December - Burnt Hills, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average wind speed in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average humidity in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average rainfall in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.42").

Average rainfall days in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average snowfall in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Burnt Hills, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average UV index in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Burnt Hills, NY

Average visibility in December - Burnt Hills, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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