December weather forecast
Lily Dale, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lily Dale, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). A mean low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is anticipated during the month of December, a slight step down from the daytime high.

Humidity

In Lily Dale, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lily Dale, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.8 rainfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lily Dale, New York, in December, during 12.5 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lily Dale, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.8 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lily Dale, records 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Lily Dale, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lily Dale, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Lily Dale, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:54 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lily Dale, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average temperature in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average pressure in December - Lily Dale, 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
Lily Dale, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average humidity in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lily Dale, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average UV index in December - Lily Dale, 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
Lily Dale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Lily Dale, NY

Average visibility in December - Lily Dale, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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