December weather forecast
Salisbury Mills, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salisbury Mills, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.5°F (3.6°C) and min 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Salisbury Mills's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Salisbury Mills witnesses an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salisbury Mills, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salisbury Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.2 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Salisbury Mills, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Salisbury Mills, is 38.5°F (3.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Salisbury Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Salisbury Mills?

In Salisbury Mills, in December, during 8.7 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Salisbury Mills, during December, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury Mills have in December?

In Salisbury Mills, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Salisbury Mills have in December?

In Salisbury Mills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average temperature in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average pressure in December - Salisbury Mills, 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
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average wind speed in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average humidity in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average rainfall in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average snowfall in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average UV index in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Salisbury Mills, NY

Average visibility in December - Salisbury Mills, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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