December weather forecast
Steuben, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Steuben, New York, with an average temperature varying between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Steuben, in December, registers an average low temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C), showing a minute reduction from daily highs.

Humidity

In Steuben, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Steuben, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow. In Steuben, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.9 days and aggregates up to 32.6" (828mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Steuben, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Steuben?

The high-temperature during December is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Steuben, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Steuben, during December, snow falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Steuben have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Steuben, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 2.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Steuben, NY

Average temperature in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Steuben, NY

Average pressure in December - Steuben, 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
Steuben, NY

Average wind speed in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Steuben, NY

Average humidity in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Steuben, NY

Average rainfall in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Steuben, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Steuben, NY

Average snowfall in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.44"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Steuben, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Steuben, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Steuben, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Steuben, NY

Average UV index in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Steuben, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Steuben, NY

Average visibility in December - Steuben, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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