December weather forecast
Niskayuna, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Niskayuna, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Niskayuna in December demonstrates a small temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). Niskayuna in December experiences a low-temperature average of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Niskayuna, during December, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Niskayuna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Niskayuna, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.3 snowfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Niskayuna, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Niskayuna, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Niskayuna in December?

In Niskayuna, in December, snow falls for 8.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Niskayuna have in December?

In Niskayuna, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Niskayuna, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Niskayuna, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Niskayuna, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average pressure in December - Niskayuna, 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
Niskayuna, NY

Average wind speed in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average humidity in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Niskayuna, 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average UV index in December - Niskayuna, 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
Niskayuna, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Niskayuna, NY

Average visibility in December - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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