December weather forecast
Fayette, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fayette, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) marks December in Fayette.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Fayette, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fayette, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fayette are January through May, October through December. In Fayette, New York, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Fayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 73.3 days and aggregates up to 20.75" (527mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Fayette.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of December, in Fayette, New York, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fayette is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fayette are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fayette in December?

In December, in Fayette, the average high-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fayette?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fayette?

In Fayette, New York, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fayette in December?

In Fayette, New York, during December, snow falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fayette?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Fayette have in December?

The average day length in December in Fayette is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fayette?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fayette, New York, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fayette?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fayette?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fayette, New York.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fayette?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Fayette, NY

Average temperature in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Fayette, NY

Average pressure in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fayette, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fayette, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Fayette, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in December
Fayette, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fayette, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fayette, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fayette, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fayette, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Fayette, NY

Average UV index in December - Fayette, 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
Fayette, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Fayette, NY

Average visibility in December - Fayette, 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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