December weather forecast
Rushford, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Rushford, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Rushford observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). In Rushford, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) during December.

Humidity

In Rushford, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Rushford, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.2 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Rushford, in December, during 19.1 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rushford, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.9 days and aggregates up to 45.12" (1146mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Rushford, is 33.3°F (0.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How much does it rain in Rushford in December?

In Rushford, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Rushford, in December, during 19.1 snowfall days, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is typically 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 Rushford have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rushford have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rushford, NY

Average temperature in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Rushford, NY

Average pressure in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Rushford, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Rushford, NY

Average humidity in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Rushford, NY

Average rainfall in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Rushford, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rushford, NY

Average snowfall in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rushford, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rushford, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rushford, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Rushford, NY

Average UV index in December - Rushford, 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
Rushford, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Rushford, NY

Average visibility in December - Rushford, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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