December weather forecast
Grotto, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Grotto, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Grotto's average high-temperature decreases in December, falling from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). Grotto maintains an average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) throughout December's nights.

Humidity

In Grotto, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Grotto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grotto, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 18.98" (482mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Grotto are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.3°F (0.7°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Grotto?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Grotto have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Grotto, NY

Average temperature in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°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 (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Grotto, NY

Average pressure in December - Grotto, 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
Grotto, NY

Average wind speed in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Grotto, NY

Average humidity in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Grotto, NY

Average rainfall in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in December
Grotto, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Grotto, NY

Average snowfall in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Grotto, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Grotto, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Grotto, 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: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Grotto, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Grotto, NY

Average UV index in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Grotto, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Grotto, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Grotto, NY

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

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

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