December weather forecast
Sidney Center, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sidney Center, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Sidney Center observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout December, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sidney Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.3 days and aggregates up to 27.87" (708mm) of snow.

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 7:10 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sidney Center is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Sidney Center, is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What are the most humid months in Sidney Center?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sidney Center, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Sidney Center in December?

In Sidney Center, New York, in December, snow falls for 14.7 days, with typically accumulated 5" (127mm) of snow.

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 Sidney Center have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Sidney Center, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Sidney Center, NY

Average temperature in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average pressure in December - Sidney Center, 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
Sidney Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sidney Center, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Sidney Center, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Sidney Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Sidney Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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