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
As Galway enters December, the average high-temperature decreases from the a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) of November to a cold 33.8°F (1°C). Nighttime temperatures in December average to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Galway, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Galway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.7 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Galway. In Galway, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.71" (145mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.3 snowfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Galway is 4.1h.UV index
February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December in Galway?
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How many hours of sunshine does Galway have in December?
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Average temperature in December
Galway, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Galway, 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
Galway, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Galway, NY
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Galway, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Galway, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Galway, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Galway, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Galway, 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: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Galway, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Galway, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Galway, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Galway, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August and September (5mi).
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