December weather forecast
Fonda, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Fonda, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) to an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C). Fonda reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Fonda, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 33.74" (857mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fonda, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.7 days and aggregates up to 43.46" (1104mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 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 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fonda is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fonda, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Fonda, it is snowing for 13.8 days. Throughout December, 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fonda?

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

Average temperature in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Fonda, NY

Average pressure in December - Fonda, 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
Fonda, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fonda, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Fonda, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Fonda, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fonda, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fonda, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fonda, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fonda, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fonda, NY

Average UV index in December - Fonda, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Fonda, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Fonda, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Fonda, NY

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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