December weather forecast
Saltaire, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saltaire, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Nights in December exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Saltaire is 74%.

Rainfall

In Saltaire, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saltaire, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saltaire, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Saltaire, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Saltaire is 5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Saltaire in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Saltaire, is 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Saltaire?

In Saltaire, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in Saltaire in December?

In Saltaire, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Saltaire in December?

In Saltaire, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saltaire?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Saltaire?

The average day length in December in Saltaire, New York, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Saltaire?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Saltaire?

The average sunshine duration in December in Saltaire is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Saltaire?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saltaire?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Saltaire is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Saltaire, NY

Average temperature in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Saltaire, NY

Average pressure in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saltaire, NY

Average wind speed in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Saltaire, NY

Average humidity in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Saltaire, NY

Average rainfall in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Saltaire, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saltaire, NY

Average snowfall in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saltaire, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saltaire, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Saltaire, NY

Average UV index in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

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

Average cloud cover in December
Saltaire, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Saltaire, NY

Average visibility in December - Saltaire, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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