December weather forecast
Pulteney, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pulteney, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Pulteney's progression into December includes a drop in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Pulteney, the expected average low-temperature for December is a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Pulteney, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pulteney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pulteney, during December, snow falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.7 snowfall days, and 18.39" (467mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Pulteney, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pulteney, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

January 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. 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. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Pulteney?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Pulteney?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Pulteney, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Pulteney have in December?

The average day length in December in Pulteney is 9h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pulteney?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Pulteney, NY

Average pressure in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Pulteney, NY

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

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

Average humidity in December
Pulteney, NY

Average humidity in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Pulteney, NY

Average rainfall in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in December
Pulteney, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pulteney, NY

Average snowfall in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pulteney, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pulteney, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pulteney, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Pulteney, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8 days).

Average UV index in December
Pulteney, NY

Average UV index in December - Pulteney, 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
Pulteney, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Pulteney, NY

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

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

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