Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Raquette Lake's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a still freezing cold 19.4°F (-7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 88%.Rainfall
In Raquette Lake, during December, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163 rainfall days, and 40.63" (1032mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Raquette Lake, in December, snow falls for 19.5 days, with typically accumulated 13.86" (352mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 114.2 snowfall days, and 82.4" (2093mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Raquette Lake, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Raquette Lake, 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
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").
Average rainfall days in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 13.86"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Raquette Lake, 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: 2h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Raquette Lake, 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
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 76
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in December
Raquette Lake, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
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