December weather forecast
Cranberry Lake, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Cranberry Lake, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Cranberry Lake's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a cold 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Cranberry Lake, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cranberry Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cranberry Lake, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Cranberry Lake, 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cranberry Lake, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Cranberry Lake, during December, snow falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

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?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January, March 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 Cranberry Lake?

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

Average temperature in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average pressure in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average wind speed in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average humidity in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average rainfall in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average snowfall in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average UV index in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Cranberry Lake, 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
Cranberry Lake, NY

Average visibility in December - Cranberry Lake, 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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