December weather forecast
North Chatham, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in North Chatham, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in North Chatham's average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). The temperature dips to an average of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In North Chatham, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In North Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.6 days and collects up to 28.78" (731mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In North Chatham, in December, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. In North Chatham, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.1 days and aggregates up to 18.9" (480mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in North Chatham, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in North Chatham?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout December, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In North Chatham, during December, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) 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 North Chatham have in December?

In North Chatham, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does North Chatham have in December?

In North Chatham, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

When is 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 temperature in December
North Chatham, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in December
North Chatham, NY

Average pressure in December - North Chatham, 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
North Chatham, NY

Average wind speed in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
North Chatham, NY

Average humidity in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
North Chatham, NY

Average rainfall in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
North Chatham, NY

Average rainfall days in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
North Chatham, NY

Average snowfall in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
North Chatham, NY

Average snowfall days in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
North Chatham, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - North Chatham, 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: 4h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
North Chatham, NY

Average sunshine days in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
North Chatham, NY

Average UV index in December - North Chatham, 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
North Chatham, NY

Average cloud cover in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
North Chatham, NY

Average visibility in December - North Chatham, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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