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 commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). Leeds, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Leeds, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.8 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Leeds, during December, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.1 snowfall days, and 51.18" (1300mm) 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 in Leeds, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Leeds, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.1°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 (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Leeds, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leeds, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Leeds, NY
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Leeds, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in December
Leeds, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leeds, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 9.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leeds, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leeds, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leeds, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Leeds, 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
Leeds, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Leeds, 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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