December weather forecast
Forest Home, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Home, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C). Forest Home cools down to an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Forest Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Forest Home are January through May, October through December. In Forest Home, New York, in December, snow falls for 16 days, with typically accumulated 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In Forest Home, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.1 days and aggregates up to 34.57" (878mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, in Forest Home, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Forest Home?

In Forest Home, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Forest Home?

In December, the average relative humidity in Forest Home, New York, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Forest Home?

In Forest Home, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Forest Home?

In Forest Home, during December, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Home?

The month with the shortest days in Forest Home, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Forest Home?

The average day length in December in Forest Home, New York, is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Forest Home?

On the first day of December in Forest Home, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Home have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Forest Home?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Forest Home?

In Forest Home, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Forest Home, NY

Average temperature in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Forest Home, NY

Average pressure in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Forest Home, NY

Average wind speed in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Forest Home, NY

Average humidity in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Forest Home, NY

Average rainfall in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Forest Home, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Forest Home, NY

Average snowfall in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forest Home, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Forest Home, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forest Home, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forest Home, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Forest Home, NY

Average UV index in December - Forest Home, 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
Forest Home, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Forest Home, NY

Average visibility in December - Forest Home, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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