December weather forecast
Sloan, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sloan, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). During the month of December, Sloan identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Sloan, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.2 rainfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sloan, during December, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Sloan, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Sloan, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sloan, in December, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sloan have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

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 intensity in December?

In Sloan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sloan, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sloan, NY

Average pressure in December - Sloan, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sloan, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sloan, NY

Average humidity in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Sloan, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Sloan, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sloan, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.28"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sloan, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sloan, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sloan, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Sloan, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December
Sloan, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sloan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Sloan, NY

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

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

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