December weather forecast
Lackawanna, NY

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Weather in December

Lackawanna greets December with full-fledged winter weather. Snowfall peaks at 5.75" (146mm), making it the month with the highest snow accumulation. The temperatures plummet further, and days are short with just 9.1 daylight hours in a day. Despite the challenging weather, the festive spirit remains unscathed. A beautiful snow blanket covers the city, making it a picturesque end to the year.

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). An average temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) is logged during the nights of December, a small step down from daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Lackawanna, in December, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lackawanna are January through May, October through December. In Lackawanna, New York, in December, snow falls for 16.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.75" (146mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.7 snowfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lackawanna, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lackawanna, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lackawanna, during December, snow falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.75" (146mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lackawanna have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lackawanna have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lackawanna, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average temperature in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average pressure in December - Lackawanna, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average humidity in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lackawanna, 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: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lackawanna, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Lackawanna, NY

Average visibility in December - Lackawanna, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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