December weather forecast
Saxton, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Saxton, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and max 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

Saxton's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). Saxton cools down to an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Saxton, in December, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Saxton, there are 126.7 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Saxton, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Saxton, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Saxton.

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in Saxton in December?

In Saxton, during December, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Saxton, in December, during 6.1 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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 Saxton have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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 in Saxton.

How high is the UV index in December in Saxton?

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

Average temperature in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Saxton, NY

Average pressure in December - Saxton, 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
Saxton, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Saxton, NY

Average humidity in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

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

Average rainfall in December
Saxton, NY

Average rainfall in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Saxton, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saxton, NY

Average snowfall in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saxton, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saxton, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saxton, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Saxton, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Saxton, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Saxton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Saxton, NY

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

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

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