December weather forecast
Skaneateles, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Skaneateles, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Skaneateles's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). The nighttime temperature demonstrates a marginal decline, averaging at a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during December.

Humidity

In Skaneateles, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Skaneateles, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Skaneateles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 16 days. Throughout December, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 35.91" (912mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 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 2.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Skaneateles, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Skaneateles in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Skaneateles, in December, during 16 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Skaneateles have in December?

In Skaneateles, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value 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
Skaneateles, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average pressure in December - Skaneateles, 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
Skaneateles, NY

Average wind speed in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Skaneateles, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average rainfall in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average snowfall in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Skaneateles, 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: 2h and 5min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average UV index in December - Skaneateles, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average visibility in December - Skaneateles, 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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