Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is experienced.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Lansing, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lansing, during December, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow. In Lansing, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.1 days and aggregates up to 34.57" (878mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Lansing, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Lansing, 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
Lansing, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Lansing, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Lansing, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Lansing, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lansing, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lansing, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lansing, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lansing, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lansing, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lansing, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Lansing, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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