December weather forecast
Sherman, NY

Share

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sherman, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). An average low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sherman, there are 170.7 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sherman, during December, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82.7 snowfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 35.4°F (1.9°C) and the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sherman, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sherman, during December, snow falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sherman?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Sherman have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sherman have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Sherman, NY

Average temperature in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Sherman, NY

Average pressure in December - Sherman, 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
Sherman, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Sherman, NY

Average humidity in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (81%).

Average rainfall in December
Sherman, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Sherman, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sherman, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sherman, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherman, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sherman, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Sherman, NY

Average UV index in December - Sherman, 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
Sherman, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Sherman, NY

Average visibility in December - Sherman, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

Sherman, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location