December weather forecast
Sherwood, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Sherwood, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C) from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). In December, the nighttime temperature in Sherwood lowers to an average of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Sherwood is 85%.

Rainfall

In Sherwood, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Sherwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 11.46" (291mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sherwood are January through April, October through December. In Sherwood, in December, during 11.6 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sherwood, 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 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Sherwood, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during December morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Sherwood?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Sherwood, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Sherwood?

The average relative humidity in December in Sherwood is 85%.

How much does it rain in Sherwood in December?

In Sherwood, during December, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Sherwood?

In Sherwood, New York, in December, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sherwood?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Sherwood?

In December, the average day length in Sherwood, New York, is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sherwood?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sherwood, New York, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sherwood have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sherwood?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sherwood, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sherwood?

In Sherwood, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sherwood, NY

Average temperature in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sherwood, NY

Average pressure in December - Sherwood, 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
Sherwood, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Sherwood, NY

Average humidity in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Sherwood, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Sherwood, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sherwood, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sherwood, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sherwood, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sherwood, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sherwood, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sherwood, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sherwood, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sherwood, NY

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

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

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