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
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Houghton, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Houghton, during December, snow falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 46.38" (1178mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Houghton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Houghton, 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
Houghton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Houghton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Houghton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Houghton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Houghton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 8.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Houghton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Houghton, 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: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Houghton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Houghton, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Houghton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 74
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Houghton, 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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