December weather forecast
Fulton, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fulton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December indicates a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). Fulton, in December, registers an average low temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

In Fulton, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Fulton, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fulton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.2 days and collects up to 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Fulton, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow. In Fulton, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.5 days and aggregates up to 15.47" (393mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Fulton, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Fulton, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Fulton, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fulton have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fulton, NY

Average temperature in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Fulton, NY

Average pressure in December - Fulton, 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
Fulton, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Fulton, NY

Average humidity in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Fulton, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Fulton, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fulton, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.15"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fulton, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fulton, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fulton, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in December
Fulton, NY

Average UV index in December - Fulton, 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
Fulton, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Fulton, NY

Average visibility in December - Fulton, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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