December weather forecast
Knox, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Knox, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Throughout December, the temperature falls to an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Knox, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 32.44" (824mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Knox. In December, in Knox, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated. In Knox, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.2 days and aggregates up to 32.09" (815mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Knox.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Knox, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Knox in December?

In Knox, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Knox?

In Knox, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Knox?

In Knox, New York, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Knox?

In Knox, New York, in December, snow falls for 8.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Knox?

December has the shortest days of the year in Knox, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Knox have in December?

The average day length in December in Knox, New York, is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Knox?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Knox, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Knox have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Knox, New York, is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Knox?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December in Knox?

In Knox, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Knox, NY

Average temperature in December - Knox, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Knox, NY

Average pressure in December - Knox, 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
Knox, NY

Average wind speed in December - Knox, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Knox, NY

Average humidity in December - Knox, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Knox, NY

Average rainfall in December - Knox, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Knox, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Knox, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Knox, NY

Average snowfall in December - Knox, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Knox, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Knox, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Knox, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Knox, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Knox, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Knox, NY

Average UV index in December - Knox, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Knox, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Knox, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Knox, NY

Average visibility in December - Knox, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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