December weather forecast
Plainfield Center, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Plainfield Center, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.2°F (0.1°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the average high-temperature recedes from November's icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a still cold 32.2°F (0.1°C). During December, Plainfield Center records an average temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Plainfield Center, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Plainfield Center, in December, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plainfield Center, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Plainfield Center, 32.2°F (0.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Plainfield Center is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Plainfield Center, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Plainfield Center, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Plainfield Center, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Plainfield Center?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average temperature in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average pressure in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Plainfield Center, 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: 3h and 0min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Plainfield Center, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Plainfield Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Plainfield Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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