December weather forecast
Latham, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Latham, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

December weather is marked by a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). An average temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Latham, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Latham, in December, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Latham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Latham, New York. In December, in Latham, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout December, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is accumulated. In Latham, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.3 days and aggregates up to 29.72" (755mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Latham, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Latham, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Latham is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Latham in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Latham, records 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Latham?

In Latham, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in Latham in December?

In Latham, New York, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Latham in December?

In Latham, New York, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Latham?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Latham, New York.

How many hours of daylight does Latham have in December?

In Latham, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Latham?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Latham, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Latham?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Latham?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Latham?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Latham, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Latham, NY

Average temperature in December - Latham, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Latham, NY

Average pressure in December - Latham, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Latham, NY

Average wind speed in December - Latham, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Latham, NY

Average humidity in December - Latham, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Latham, NY

Average rainfall in December - Latham, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Latham, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Latham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Latham, NY

Average snowfall in December - Latham, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Latham, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Latham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Latham, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Latham, 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Latham, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Latham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Latham, NY

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

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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Latham, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Latham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Latham, NY

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

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

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