December weather forecast
Crittenden, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Crittenden, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average high of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Throughout December, a modest shift from daytime highs is anticipated, with an average low-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

In Crittenden, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Crittenden, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Crittenden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Crittenden. In Crittenden, in December, during 17.2 snowfall days, 6.69" (170mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Crittenden, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.1 days and aggregates up to 38.07" (967mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Crittenden, New York, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Crittenden, is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Crittenden, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Crittenden, during December, snow falls for 17.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Crittenden, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Crittenden, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Crittenden, NY

Average pressure in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Crittenden, NY

Average wind speed in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Crittenden, NY

Average humidity in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Crittenden, NY

Average rainfall in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Crittenden, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Crittenden, NY

Average snowfall in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Crittenden, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Crittenden, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Crittenden, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Crittenden, NY

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Crittenden, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Crittenden, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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