December weather forecast
Harpersfield, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Harpersfield, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and max 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a still cold 32°F (0°C). In December, Harpersfield's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) during the night.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 27.83" (707mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18 days and accumulates 9.84" (250mm) 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 7:09 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Harpersfield, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Harpersfield. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Harpersfield, is 32°F (0°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Harpersfield, New York, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 9.84" (250mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Harpersfield, in December, snow falls for 18 days, with typically accumulated 9.84" (250mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Harpersfield have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harpersfield have in December?

In Harpersfield, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average temperature in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average pressure in December - Harpersfield, 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
Harpersfield, NY

Average wind speed in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Harpersfield, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).

Average rainfall in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average rainfall in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average snowfall in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Harpersfield, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Harpersfield, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Harpersfield, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Harpersfield, NY

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

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

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