December weather forecast
East Ithaca, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Ithaca, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and max 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

As East Ithaca enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) of November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature falls to an average of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In East Ithaca, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In East Ithaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Ithaca, in December, during 16 snowfall days, 6.77" (172mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In East Ithaca, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.1 days and aggregates up to 34.57" (878mm) 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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, East Ithaca experiences an average high-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In East Ithaca, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In East Ithaca, during December, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does East Ithaca have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Ithaca have in December?

In East Ithaca, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average temperature in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average pressure in December - East Ithaca, 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
East Ithaca, NY

Average wind speed in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average humidity in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average rainfall in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average rainfall days in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average snowfall in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average snowfall days in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Ithaca, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average sunshine days in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average UV index in December - East Ithaca, 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
East Ithaca, NY

Average cloud cover in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
East Ithaca, NY

Average visibility in December - East Ithaca, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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