December weather forecast
Lakewood, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lakewood, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Lakewood's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). Lakewood nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In Lakewood, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lakewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.4 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Lakewood is December, when snow falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lakewood.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lakewood, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lakewood in December?

In Lakewood, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lakewood, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lakewood?

In Lakewood, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Lakewood, during December, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.68" (195mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lakewood have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:55 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lakewood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lakewood, NY

Average temperature in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lakewood, NY

Average pressure in December - Lakewood, 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
Lakewood, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Lakewood, NY

Average humidity in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and September (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Lakewood, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Lakewood, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lakewood, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lakewood, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lakewood, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lakewood, NY

Average UV index in December - Lakewood, 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
Lakewood, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lakewood, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Lakewood, NY

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

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

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