December weather forecast
Mohawk, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mohawk, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in November to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). Mohawk's temperature in December lowers to a consistent average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mohawk, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mohawk, during December, snow falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.17" (182mm) of snow. In Mohawk, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.6 days and aggregates up to 32.8" (833mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3h.

UV index

January 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mohawk, is 32.5°F (0.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Mohawk, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mohawk, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout December, 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Mohawk is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mohawk have in December?

In Mohawk, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Mohawk, NY

Average temperature in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.5°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°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 (14.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mohawk, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mohawk, NY

Average wind speed in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Mohawk, NY

Average humidity in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Mohawk, NY

Average rainfall in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Mohawk, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mohawk, NY

Average snowfall in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.17"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (8.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mohawk, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mohawk, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Mohawk, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mohawk, NY

Average UV index in December - Mohawk, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Mohawk, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Mohawk, NY

Average visibility in December - Mohawk, 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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