December weather forecast
Friendship, NY

Share

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Friendship, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Temperature

Friendship experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Throughout December nights, Friendship experiences a consistent temperature average of 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Friendship, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Friendship. In Friendship, in December, during 19.1 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95.9 snowfall days, and 45.12" (1146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Friendship, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Friendship?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Friendship, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Friendship, New York, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Friendship, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Friendship.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Friendship, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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.
Average humidity
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
Friendship, NY

Average temperature in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°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 (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Friendship, NY

Average pressure in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Friendship, NY

Average wind speed in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

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

Average humidity in December
Friendship, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Friendship, NY

Average rainfall in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Friendship, NY

Average snowfall in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Friendship, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Friendship, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Friendship, NY

Average UV index in December - Friendship, 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
Friendship, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Friendship, NY

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

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

Friendship, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location