Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). Fort Edward experiences an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fort Edward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.1 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Edward, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Fort Edward, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Fort Edward is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Fort Edward, 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
Fort Edward, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Fort Edward, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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