December weather forecast
Limerick, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Limerick, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). Consistently, Limerick reports average nighttime temperatures of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Limerick, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Limerick, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Limerick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.1 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Limerick, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:36 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Limerick is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Limerick, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Limerick, New York, in December, during 11 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Limerick have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Limerick have in December?

In Limerick, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Limerick, NY

Average temperature in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Limerick, NY

Average pressure in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Limerick, NY

Average wind speed in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Limerick, NY

Average humidity in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Limerick, NY

Average rainfall in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Limerick, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Limerick, NY

Average snowfall in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Limerick, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Limerick, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Limerick, NY

Average UV index in December - Limerick, 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
Limerick, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Limerick, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Limerick, NY

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

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

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