December weather forecast
Ellistown, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ellistown, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). During December nights, Ellistown records an average temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ellistown, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ellistown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.6 days and collects up to 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Ellistown, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ellistown, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ellistown have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellistown have in December?

In Ellistown, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ellistown, NY

Average temperature in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Ellistown, NY

Average pressure in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Ellistown, NY

Average wind speed in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Ellistown, NY

Average humidity in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Ellistown, NY

Average rainfall in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Ellistown, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ellistown, NY

Average snowfall in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ellistown, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ellistown, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ellistown, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Ellistown, NY

Average UV index in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Ellistown, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Ellistown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Ellistown, NY

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

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

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