December weather forecast
Model City, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Model City, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). A mean low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) is anticipated during the month of December, a slight step down from the daytime high.

Humidity

In Model City, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Model City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Model City, in December, snow falls for 14.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.8 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Model City?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Model City, during December, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Model City have in December?

In Model City, the average day length in December is 9h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month 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 reading 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
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Model City, NY

Average temperature in December - Model City, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Model City, NY

Average pressure in December - Model City, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Model City, NY

Average wind speed in December - Model City, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
Model City, NY

Average humidity in December - Model City, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Model City, NY

Average rainfall in December - Model City, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Model City, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Model City, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Model City, NY

Average snowfall in December - Model City, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Model City, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Model City, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Model City, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Model City, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Model City, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Model City, NY

Average UV index in December - Model City, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Model City, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Model City, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Model City, NY

Average visibility in December - Model City, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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