December weather forecast
Dayton, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Dayton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). The December nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Dayton, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Dayton, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dayton, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Dayton?

In Dayton, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Dayton.

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

In Dayton, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dayton, NY

Average temperature in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Dayton, NY

Average pressure in December - Dayton, 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
Dayton, NY

Average wind speed in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Dayton, NY

Average humidity in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, August and September (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Dayton, NY

Average rainfall in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dayton, NY

Average snowfall in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dayton, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Dayton, NY

Average UV index in December - Dayton, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dayton, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Dayton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Dayton, NY

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

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

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