December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in China, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

In China, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C). China usually reports an average low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In China, New York, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In China, in December, during 9.6 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in China, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in China, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In China, 33.6°F (0.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.4°F (-4.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In China, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does China have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The months with the least sunshine are February and December, with an average of 2.7h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does China have in December?

In China, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in China is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
China, NY

Average temperature in December - China, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
China, NY

Average pressure in December - China, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
China, NY

Average wind speed in December - China, 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 month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
China, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
China, NY

Average rainfall in December - China, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in December
China, NY

Average rainfall days in December - China, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
China, NY

Average snowfall in December - China, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
China, NY

Average snowfall days in December - China, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - China, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
China, NY

Average sunshine days in December - China, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in December
China, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
China, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
China, NY

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

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

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