December weather forecast
Cato, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cato, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Cato maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Cato, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 16 days and accumulates 7.05" (179mm) 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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Cato experiences an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Cato, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cato, in December, during 16 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically 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 Cato have in December?

In December, the average day length in Cato is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Cato is 3h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
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
Cato, NY

Average temperature in December - Cato, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Cato, NY

Average pressure in December - Cato, 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
Cato, NY

Average wind speed in December - Cato, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cato, NY

Average humidity in December - Cato, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Cato, NY

Average rainfall in December - Cato, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Cato, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Cato, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cato, NY

Average snowfall in December - Cato, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cato, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Cato, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cato, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cato, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Cato, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cato, NY

Average UV index in December - Cato, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Cato, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Cato, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Cato, NY

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

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

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