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
In the transition to December, Shepard Settlement observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Shepard Settlement reaches an average low of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during the December nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Shepard Settlement, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) 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 16 days and typically aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Shepard Settlement are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Shepard Settlement, 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
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shepard Settlement, 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: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shepard Settlement, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Shepard Settlement, 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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