December weather forecast
Ellenburg Center, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Ellenburg Center, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and min 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C). During December, Ellenburg Center's temperature averages to a still freezing cold 19°F (-7.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Ellenburg Center is 86%.

Rainfall

In Ellenburg Center, New York, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.7 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ellenburg Center, New York, during December, snow falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.53" (242mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102.8 snowfall days, and 62.6" (1590mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ellenburg Center, the average sunshine in December is 3.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ellenburg Center, in December, during 19.5 snowfall days, 9.53" (242mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ellenburg Center?

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

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

The average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:24 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Ellenburg Center, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Ellenburg Center are January 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 hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Ellenburg Center, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellenburg 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Ellenburg 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
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ellenburg Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Ellenburg Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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