December weather forecast
Scotia, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scotia, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). During December, Scotia's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Scotia is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Scotia, is 34.2°F (1.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Scotia have in December?

In Scotia, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Scotia, 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
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Scotia, NY

Average temperature in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Scotia, NY

Average pressure in December - Scotia, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Scotia, NY

Average wind speed in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Scotia, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Scotia, NY

Average rainfall in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Scotia, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scotia, NY

Average snowfall in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scotia, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Scotia, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Scotia, NY

Average UV index in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Scotia, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Scotia, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Scotia, NY

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

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

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