December weather forecast
Smith Mills, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Smith Mills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C). During December, Smith Mills's temperature shows a minor deviation from daytime highs, falling to a steady low-temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Smith Mills, New York, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.9 rainfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 11.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is accumulated. In Smith Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 20.67" (525mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Smith Mills, is 36.5°F (2.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Smith Mills, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Smith Mills, New York, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Smith Mills, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Smith Mills have in December?

In Smith Mills, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Smith Mills?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Smith Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average temperature in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average pressure in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Smith Mills, NY

Average wind speed in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average humidity in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average rainfall in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average snowfall in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Smith Mills, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Smith Mills, NY

Average UV index in December - Smith Mills, 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
Smith Mills, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

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
Smith Mills, NY

Average visibility in December - Smith Mills, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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