December weather forecast
Forestport, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forestport, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Forestport, in December, during 9.8 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Forestport, there are 168.4 rainfall days, and 45.28" (1150mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forestport, during December, snow falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 15.47" (393mm) of snow. In Forestport, during the entire year, snow falls for 101 days and aggregates up to 75.43" (1916mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Forestport, New York, is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Forestport?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Forestport, is 30.9°F (-0.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Forestport, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 4.37" (111mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Forestport, in December, during 18.2 snowfall days, 15.47" (393mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Forestport have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Forestport is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Forestport, NY

Average temperature in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Forestport, NY

Average pressure in December - Forestport, 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
Forestport, NY

Average wind speed in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Forestport, NY

Average humidity in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Forestport, NY

Average rainfall in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.72").

Average rainfall days in December
Forestport, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

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

Average snowfall in December
Forestport, NY

Average snowfall in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 15.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Forestport, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Forestport, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Forestport, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Forestport, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Forestport, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
Forestport, NY

Average visibility in December - Forestport, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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