December weather forecast
Limestone, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Limestone, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.2°F (1.2°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

A subtle decrease in the average high-temperature marks December, falling from November's frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). Limestone records a consistent low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In Limestone, New York, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Limestone, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Limestone, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.5 days and aggregates up to 34.17" (868mm) of snow.

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 Limestone, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Limestone, the average sunshine in December is 2.5h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Limestone in December?

In Limestone, 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Limestone is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Limestone, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Limestone, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 7.36" (187mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Limestone?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, in Limestone, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Limestone?

January, February 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 estimate 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
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Limestone, NY

Average temperature in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Limestone, NY

Average pressure in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Limestone, NY

Average wind speed in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Limestone, NY

Average humidity in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Limestone, NY

Average rainfall in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Limestone, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Limestone, NY

Average snowfall in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Limestone, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Limestone, 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: 2h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Limestone, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Limestone, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Limestone, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Limestone, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Limestone, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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