December weather forecast
Gowanda, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gowanda, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Gowanda's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). Gowanda sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in December, with an average low settling at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Gowanda, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Gowanda, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gowanda, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Gowanda are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Gowanda, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of December, in Gowanda, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Gowanda in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gowanda, records 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gowanda?

In Gowanda, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in Gowanda in December?

In Gowanda, New York, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Gowanda?

The months with the most snowfall in Gowanda, New York, are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December in Gowanda?

In Gowanda, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gowanda?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gowanda?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Gowanda?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gowanda, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Gowanda have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gowanda?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Gowanda?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gowanda, New York, is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gowanda, NY

Average temperature in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Gowanda, NY

Average pressure in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Gowanda, NY

Average wind speed in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Gowanda, NY

Average humidity in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, August and September (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Gowanda, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Gowanda, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gowanda, NY

Average snowfall in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gowanda, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 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
Gowanda, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gowanda, 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: 2h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gowanda, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Gowanda, NY

Average UV index in December - Gowanda, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Gowanda, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Gowanda, NY

Average visibility in December - Gowanda, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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