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 commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). December nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
In Ghent, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ghent, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.9 days and aggregates up to 15.98" (406mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. 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
Ghent, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Ghent, 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
Ghent, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Ghent, NY
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Ghent, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Ghent, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ghent, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ghent, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ghent, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ghent, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Ghent, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
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, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ghent, 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 and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Ghent, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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