December weather forecast
Sandy Creek, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sandy Creek, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) and an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Sandy Creek in December observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sandy Creek, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandy Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171 days and collects up to 39.21" (996mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sandy Creek. In December, in Sandy Creek, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sandy Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.2 days and aggregates up to 36.61" (930mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Sandy Creek.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Sandy Creek, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Sandy Creek. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Sandy Creek experiences an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sandy Creek, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Sandy Creek?

In December, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sandy Creek, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.54" (217mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Sandy Creek is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sandy Creek?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sandy Creek, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Sandy Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average temperature in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average pressure in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average humidity in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.54"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average UV index in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sandy Creek, NY

Average visibility in December - Sandy Creek, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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