Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). During the month of December, Stapleton experiences a steady low-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. In Stapleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.2 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
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 Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.35"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Stapleton, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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