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
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) from November's frosty 44.6°F (7°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is noted during the nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In Gainesville, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Gainesville are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 19 days. Throughout December, 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gainesville, during the entire year, snow falls for 95 days and aggregates up to 45.79" (1163mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Gainesville, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 19 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Gainesville, 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
Gainesville, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Gainesville, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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