Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Canaan, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Canaan are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated. In Canaan, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.2 days and aggregates up to 40.98" (1041mm) of snow.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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Canaan?
How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in December?
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Canaan, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Canaan, 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
Canaan, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Canaan, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Canaan, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.4").
Average rainfall days in December
Canaan, 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 January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Canaan, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.61"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Canaan, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Canaan, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Canaan, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Canaan, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Canaan, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Canaan, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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