Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from an icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a still cold 32°F (0°C). During the nights in December, Shandaken observes an average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
In Shandaken, in December, during 10.1 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shandaken, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.5 days and collects up to 44.17" (1122mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 17.32" (440mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Shandaken, 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
Shandaken, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.99").
Average rainfall days in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 17.32"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (17.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shandaken, 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: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in December
Shandaken, NY
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is June (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
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