December weather forecast
South Plymouth, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Plymouth, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 42.8°F (6°C) in November to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In South Plymouth, during December, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 23.07" (586mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.5 snowfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in South Plymouth, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in South Plymouth are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in South Plymouth, is 33.1°F (0.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Plymouth?

In South Plymouth, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Plymouth, in December, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In South Plymouth, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 5.75" (146mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in South Plymouth?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average temperature in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average pressure in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
South Plymouth, NY

Average wind speed in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average humidity in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and July (80%).

Average rainfall in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average rainfall in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.73"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average rainfall days in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average snowfall in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average snowfall days in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 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 Plymouth, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Plymouth, 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: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average sunshine days in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in December
South Plymouth, NY

Average UV index in December - South Plymouth, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
South Plymouth, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
South Plymouth, NY

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

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

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