December weather forecast
Clintondale, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Clintondale, New York, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). Clintondale's nights in December cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Clintondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.6 days and collects up to 14.06" (357mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clintondale, in December, during 5.2 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Clintondale, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Clintondale, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Clintondale, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Clintondale, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Clintondale?

In Clintondale, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clintondale have in December?

In Clintondale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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

Average temperature in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Clintondale, NY

Average pressure in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Clintondale, NY

Average wind speed in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Clintondale, NY

Average humidity in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Clintondale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Clintondale, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Clintondale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Clintondale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clintondale, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Clintondale, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Clintondale, NY

Average UV index in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

Average cloud cover in December
Clintondale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Clintondale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Clintondale, NY

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

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

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