December weather forecast
Pyrites, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Pyrites, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and min 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Temperature

A change in temperatures is noted as November gives way to December, with average highs reducing from an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C). December generally records an average low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pyrites, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.8 days and collects up to 6.46" (164mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 in Pyrites. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Pyrites experiences an average high-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) and a low-temperature of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pyrites, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Pyrites, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pyrites, New York, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pyrites?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pyrites have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Pyrites, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Pyrites, NY

Average temperature in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Pyrites, NY

Average pressure in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Pyrites, NY

Average wind speed in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Pyrites, NY

Average humidity in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Pyrites, NY

Average rainfall in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Pyrites, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pyrites, NY

Average snowfall in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pyrites, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pyrites, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Pyrites, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Pyrites, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Pyrites, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 70

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Pyrites, NY

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

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

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