December weather forecast
South Bethlehem, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Bethlehem, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.9°F (1.6°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

South Bethlehem in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 34.9°F (1.6°C). In South Bethlehem, the average temperature during the nights of December drops to a freezing cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In South Bethlehem, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In South Bethlehem, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In South Bethlehem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.2 days. Throughout December, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.8 snowfall days, and 22.6" (574mm) 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 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in South Bethlehem, is 34.9°F (1.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In South Bethlehem, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in South Bethlehem in December?

In South Bethlehem, in December, snow falls for 8.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

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 South Bethlehem have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in South Bethlehem?

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.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average temperature in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°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 (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average pressure in December - South Bethlehem, 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
South Bethlehem, NY

Average wind speed in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average humidity in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average rainfall in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average rainfall days in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average snowfall in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average snowfall days in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Bethlehem, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average sunshine days in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

Average UV index in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average UV index in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average cloud cover in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
South Bethlehem, NY

Average visibility in December - South Bethlehem, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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