Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Highland's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). Highland observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the month of December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Highland, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Highland, New York, there are 128.6 rainfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Highland is 4.9h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Is December cold?
What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Highland have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Highland, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°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 (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Highland, 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
Highland, 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
Highland, 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
Highland, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
Highland, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Highland, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Highland, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Highland, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Highland, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Highland, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Highland, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Highland, 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).
Highland, New York, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location