December weather forecast
Salamanca, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Salamanca, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C) and an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Salamanca observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). In Salamanca, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout December, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Salamanca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Salamanca, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 75.5 snowfall days, and 34.17" (868mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Salamanca, records 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Salamanca, in December, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Salamanca, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Salamanca?

January, February 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 Salamanca, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salamanca, NY

Average temperature in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°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 (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Salamanca, NY

Average pressure in December - Salamanca, 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
Salamanca, NY

Average wind speed in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Salamanca, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Salamanca, NY

Average rainfall in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Salamanca, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salamanca, NY

Average snowfall in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salamanca, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salamanca, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salamanca, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Salamanca, NY

Average UV index in December - Salamanca, 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
Salamanca, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Salamanca, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Salamanca, NY

Average visibility in December - Salamanca, 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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