December weather forecast
Nichols, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Nichols, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

The decrease of average high-temperatures is mild in December, with a decline from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). An average low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during December.

Humidity

In Nichols, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nichols, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nichols, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nichols, in December, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 snowfall days, and 38.11" (968mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nichols during December are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Nichols, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Nichols, in December, during 15.8 snowfall days, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Nichols have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Nichols have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Nichols, NY

Average temperature in December - Nichols, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Nichols, NY

Average pressure in December - Nichols, 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
Nichols, NY

Average wind speed in December - Nichols, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Nichols, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Nichols, NY

Average rainfall in December - Nichols, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Nichols, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nichols, NY

Average snowfall in December - Nichols, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Nichols, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nichols, 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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Nichols, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Nichols, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Nichols, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Nichols, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Nichols, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Nichols, NY

Average visibility in December - Nichols, 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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