December weather forecast
Maplecrest, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maplecrest, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Maplecrest.

Rainfall

In Maplecrest, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Maplecrest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.1 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated. In Maplecrest, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.9 days and aggregates up to 27.48" (698mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Maplecrest.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Maplecrest, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Maplecrest, the average high-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Maplecrest, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Maplecrest, New York, during December, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Maplecrest have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maplecrest, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Maplecrest, NY

Average pressure in December - Maplecrest, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Maplecrest, NY

Average wind speed in December - Maplecrest, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Maplecrest, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Maplecrest, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Maplecrest, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Maplecrest, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maplecrest, NY

Average snowfall in December - Maplecrest, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maplecrest, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Maplecrest, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maplecrest, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Maplecrest, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Maplecrest, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Maplecrest, NY

Average UV index in December - Maplecrest, 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
Maplecrest, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Maplecrest, NY

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

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

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