December weather forecast
McDonough, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in McDonough, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

McDonough's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in November to a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is a subzero cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in McDonough is 87%.

Rainfall

In McDonough, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in McDonough, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in McDonough are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated. In McDonough, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.5 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in McDonough is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in McDonough is 2.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in McDonough. 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 UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in McDonough in December?

The high-temperature during December is 33.1°F (0.6°C) and the low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in McDonough?

The average relative humidity in December in McDonough, New York, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in McDonough?

In McDonough, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in McDonough?

In December, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in McDonough?

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

How many hours of daylight does McDonough have in December?

In McDonough, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in McDonough?

On the first day of December in McDonough, New York, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does McDonough have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in McDonough is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in McDonough?

January through March, November 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 in McDonough?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in McDonough, New York, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
McDonough, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
McDonough, NY

Average pressure in December - McDonough, 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
McDonough, NY

Average wind speed in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
McDonough, NY

Average humidity in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).

Average rainfall in December
McDonough, NY

Average rainfall in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
McDonough, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
McDonough, NY

Average snowfall in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
McDonough, NY

Average snowfall days in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - McDonough, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
McDonough, NY

Average sunshine days in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
McDonough, NY

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

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
McDonough, NY

Average cloud cover in December - McDonough, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
McDonough, NY

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

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

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