December weather forecast
South Newstead, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Newstead, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs during the nights of December, averaging a subzero cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In South Newstead, in December, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In South Newstead, in December, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.69" (170mm) of snow. In South Newstead, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.1 days and aggregates up to 38.07" (967mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in South Newstead, is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.2°F (-3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In South Newstead, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in South Newstead in December?

In South Newstead, New York, in December, snow falls for 17.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.69" (170mm) 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 South Newstead have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In South Newstead, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
South Newstead, NY

Average temperature in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in December
South Newstead, NY

Average pressure in December - South Newstead, 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 Newstead, NY

Average wind speed in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
South Newstead, NY

Average humidity in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
South Newstead, NY

Average rainfall in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
South Newstead, NY

Average rainfall days in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Newstead, NY

Average snowfall in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Newstead, NY

Average snowfall days in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Newstead, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Newstead, NY

Average sunshine days in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
South Newstead, NY

Average UV index in December - South Newstead, 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
South Newstead, NY

Average cloud cover in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
South Newstead, NY

Average visibility in December - South Newstead, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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