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 sea temperature 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
December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). A modest nighttime temperature average of 37.2°F (2.9°C) characterizes December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Great River is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, October and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Great River, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In December, the average ocean temperature in Great River is 48.9°F (9.4°C).Note: It is advised against swimming in 48.9°F (9.4°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Great River, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Great River, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Great River, 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
Great River, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).
Average humidity in December
Great River, NY
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Great River, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Great River, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Great River, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Great River, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in December
Great River, NY
- Average sea temperature in December: 49°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great River, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Great River, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Great River, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Great River, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Great River, 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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