Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.5 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
In East Durham, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
East Durham, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
East Durham, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
East Durham, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
East Durham, NY
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
East Durham, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
East Durham, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Durham, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Durham, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Durham, 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: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Durham, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
East Durham, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
East Durham, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
East Durham, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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