Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Painted Post, New York, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Painted Post, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Painted Post are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
How many days does it snow in December?
What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Painted Post have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
How long on average sun shines in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in December in Painted Post?
Average temperature in December
Painted Post, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Painted Post, 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
Painted Post, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Painted Post, 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
Painted Post, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in December
Painted Post, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Painted Post, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Painted Post, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Painted Post, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Painted Post, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Painted Post, 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
Painted Post, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Painted Post, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
Painted Post, New York, USA
Weather forecast for your location
2. Allow the app to use your location