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
The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). During December, Sterling Forest observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Sterling Forest, New York, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.6 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sterling Forest, New York, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.24" (57mm) of snow. In Sterling Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 15.04" (382mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Sterling Forest is 4.8h.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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sterling Forest, 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
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in December
Sterling Forest, 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
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Sterling Forest, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, August, September and October (5mi).
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