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
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in December.Humidity
In Richford, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Richford, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 16.4 days. Throughout December, 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated. In Richford, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.1 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.UV index
January, February 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Richford, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°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 (16°F).
Average pressure in December
Richford, 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
Richford, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
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
Richford, 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, May and July (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Richford, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Richford, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richford, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richford, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richford, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Richford, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Richford, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Richford, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Richford, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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