December weather forecast
Slingerlands, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slingerlands, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

Slingerlands's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). During December, Slingerlands's temperature averages to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Slingerlands, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 32.44" (824mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Slingerlands. In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated. In Slingerlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.2 days and aggregates up to 32.09" (815mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Slingerlands, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Slingerlands experiences an average high-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Slingerlands, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Slingerlands, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Slingerlands, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) 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 Slingerlands have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Slingerlands have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in December
Slingerlands, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°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 (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average pressure in December - Slingerlands, 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
Slingerlands, NY

Average wind speed in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average humidity in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average rainfall in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average snowfall in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slingerlands, 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Slingerlands, NY

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Slingerlands, NY

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

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

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