December weather forecast
Corning, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Corning, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In Corning, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). An average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In Corning, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Corning, New York, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Corning, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Corning, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Corning, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Corning is 3.2h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Corning?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Corning, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Corning?

In Corning, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Corning?

In Corning, New York, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Corning in December?

In Corning, New York, in December, during 14.5 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Corning?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December in Corning, New York, is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Corning?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Corning, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Corning?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Corning?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Corning?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Corning, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Corning, NY

Average pressure in December - Corning, 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
Corning, NY

Average wind speed in December - Corning, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Corning, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Corning, NY

Average rainfall in December - Corning, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in December
Corning, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Corning, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Corning, NY

Average snowfall in December - Corning, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Corning, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Corning, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Corning, 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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Corning, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Corning, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Corning, NY

Average UV index in December - Corning, 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
Corning, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Corning, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Corning, NY

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

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

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