December weather forecast
Putnam Station, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Putnam Station, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 42.8°F (6°C) to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). An average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is recorded in the month of December.

Humidity

In Putnam Station, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Putnam Station, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.6 snowfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Putnam Station, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Putnam Station, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Putnam Station, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Putnam Station, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Putnam Station, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Putnam Station have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Putnam Station have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Putnam Station, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average temperature in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21.6°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 (13.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average pressure in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average wind speed in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average humidity in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average rainfall in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average snowfall in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average UV index in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Putnam Station, NY

Average visibility in December - Putnam Station, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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