December weather forecast
Ellisburg, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ellisburg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). Night temperatures during December stabilize at an average of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), closely mirroring the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ellisburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ellisburg are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Ellisburg, New York.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ellisburg, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Ellisburg. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

Ellisburg in December has an average high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ellisburg, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Ellisburg?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ellisburg, in December, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ellisburg have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Ellisburg is 2.9h.

When is 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average temperature in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average pressure in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average wind speed in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellisburg, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average rainfall in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average snowfall in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average UV index in December - Ellisburg, 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
Ellisburg, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Ellisburg, NY

Average visibility in December - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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