December weather forecast
Derby, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Derby, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

During Derby's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Derby observes an average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) during the slightly cooler nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Derby, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Derby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated. In Derby, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 19.65" (499mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Derby, 35.1°F (1.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Derby, New York, is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Derby, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Derby, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Derby?

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

How many hours of daylight does Derby have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Derby?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Derby?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Derby, NY

Average pressure in December - Derby, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Derby, NY

Average wind speed in December - Derby, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Derby, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Derby, NY

Average rainfall in December - Derby, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Derby, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Derby, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Derby, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Derby, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Derby, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Derby, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Derby, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Derby, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Derby, NY

Average UV index in December - Derby, 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
Derby, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Derby, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Derby, NY

Average visibility in December - Derby, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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