December weather forecast
Hastings, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Hastings, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and max 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Hastings's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a cold 34°F (1.1°C). Hastings's nights in December maintain a consistent average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.5 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hastings, in December, during 15.7 snowfall days, 8.86" (225mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 79.8 snowfall days, and 39.45" (1002mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are 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 the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Hastings experiences an average high-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Hastings?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Hastings, during December, snow falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Hastings, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hastings have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Hastings, NY

Average temperature in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Hastings, NY

Average pressure in December - Hastings, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Hastings, NY

Average wind speed in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Hastings, NY

Average humidity in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Hastings, NY

Average rainfall in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Hastings, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hastings, NY

Average snowfall in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hastings, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hastings, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Hastings, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Hastings, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Hastings, NY

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

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 30).

Average visibility in December
Hastings, NY

Average visibility in December - Hastings, 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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