December weather forecast
Childwold, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Childwold, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a wintry 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). In the month of December, Childwold's average low-temperature falls to a still freezing cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Childwold, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Childwold, New York, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 9.92" (252mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Childwold, during the entire year, snow falls for 100.5 days and aggregates up to 58.23" (1479mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Childwold, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Childwold is 2.8h.

UV index

January, March 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Childwold, the average high-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Childwold, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Childwold, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 9.92" (252mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Childwold?

In Childwold, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Childwold is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Childwold, NY

Average temperature in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in December
Childwold, NY

Average pressure in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Childwold, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Childwold, NY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Childwold, NY

Average rainfall in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Childwold, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Childwold, NY

Average snowfall in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Childwold, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Childwold, 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: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Childwold, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Childwold, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Childwold, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Childwold, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Childwold, NY

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

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

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