December weather forecast
High Falls, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in High Falls, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In High Falls, in December, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. In High Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in High Falls, records 37.6°F (3.1°C), while the low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in High Falls?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In High Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In High Falls, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in High Falls in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) 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 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in High Falls?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in High Falls.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
High Falls, NY

Average temperature in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
High Falls, NY

Average pressure in December - High Falls, 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
High Falls, NY

Average wind speed in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
High Falls, NY

Average humidity in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
High Falls, NY

Average rainfall in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in December
High Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
High Falls, NY

Average snowfall in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
High Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
High Falls, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - High Falls, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
High Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
High Falls, NY

Average UV index in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
High Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
High Falls, NY

Average visibility in December - High Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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