December weather forecast
Paris, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Paris, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). December witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Paris, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Paris. In December, it is snowing for 16 days. Throughout December, 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated. In Paris, during the entire year, snow falls for 83 days and aggregates up to 33.98" (863mm) 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 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Paris, during December, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Paris have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Paris have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Paris, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Paris, NY

Average temperature in December - Paris, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Paris, NY

Average pressure in December - Paris, 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
Paris, NY

Average wind speed in December - Paris, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Paris, NY

Average humidity in December - Paris, 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
Paris, NY

Average rainfall in December - Paris, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Paris, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Paris, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Paris, NY

Average snowfall in December - Paris, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Paris, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Paris, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Paris, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Paris, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Paris, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Paris, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Paris, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Paris, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Paris, NY

Average visibility in December - Paris, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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