December weather forecast
Dickinson Center, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Dickinson Center, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) from a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Dickinson Center's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Dickinson Center, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dickinson Center, there are 170.3 rainfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dickinson Center, in December, during 19.1 snowfall days, 9.61" (244mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.3 snowfall days, and 59.33" (1507mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and the low-temperature is 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Dickinson Center, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Dickinson Center, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.61" (244mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Dickinson Center have in December?

In December, the average day length in Dickinson Center is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average temperature in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average pressure in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (13.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (22.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dickinson Center, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Dickinson Center, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Dickinson Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Dickinson Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, July and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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