December weather forecast
Lapla, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Lapla, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25°F (-3.9°C) and an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout the nights in December, an average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) is noted.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lapla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.2 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.3 snowfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Lapla are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Lapla?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lapla, in December, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lapla, in December, snow falls for 9.9 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Lapla have in December?

In Lapla, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lapla?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lapla have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Lapla, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lapla, NY

Average temperature in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25°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 (17.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lapla, NY

Average pressure in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Lapla, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lapla, NY

Average humidity in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Lapla, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Lapla, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lapla, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lapla, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lapla, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lapla, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Lapla, NY

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Lapla, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lapla, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Lapla, NY

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

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

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