December weather forecast
Kirkwood Center, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kirkwood Center, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout the month of December, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Kirkwood Center, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kirkwood Center, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.2 rainfall days, and 24.45" (621mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kirkwood Center, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kirkwood Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.5 days and aggregates up to 21.1" (536mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kirkwood Center, New York, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kirkwood Center, the average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Kirkwood Center, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Kirkwood Center, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kirkwood Center?

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?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kirkwood Center?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average temperature in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average pressure in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Kirkwood Center, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Kirkwood Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Kirkwood Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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