December weather forecast
Harford, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harford, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

During Harford's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Harford is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Harford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harford, in December, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.87" (200mm) of snow. In Harford, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.1 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Harford, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Harford, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 16.4 days. Throughout December, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Harford, New York, is 2.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Harford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Harford, NY

Average temperature in December - Harford, 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 (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in December
Harford, NY

Average pressure in December - Harford, 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
Harford, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Harford, NY

Average humidity in December - Harford, 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, May and July (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Harford, NY

Average rainfall in December - Harford, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Harford, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Harford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harford, NY

Average snowfall in December - Harford, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harford, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Harford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harford, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harford, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Harford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Harford, NY

Average UV index in December - Harford, 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
Harford, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Harford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Harford, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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