December weather forecast
Ladentown, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ladentown, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout December, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Ladentown, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 30.79" (782mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ladentown, in December, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.6 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Ladentown, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. 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. 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?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Ladentown, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Ladentown, in December, during 4.4 snowfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Ladentown, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Ladentown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ladentown, NY

Average temperature in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Ladentown, NY

Average pressure in December - Ladentown, 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
Ladentown, NY

Average wind speed in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Ladentown, NY

Average humidity in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ladentown, NY

Average rainfall in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Ladentown, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ladentown, NY

Average snowfall in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ladentown, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ladentown, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Ladentown, NY

Average UV index in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Ladentown, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Ladentown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Ladentown, NY

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

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

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