December weather forecast
Straits Corners, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Straits Corners, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature decreases in December, shifting from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) marks the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Straits Corners, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Straits Corners, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.9 days and collects up to 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Straits Corners, during December, snow falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.3 snowfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Straits Corners is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Straits Corners. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Straits Corners, is 34.5°F (1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Straits Corners, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Straits Corners, during December, snow falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average temperature in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°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 (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average pressure in December - Straits Corners, 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
Straits Corners, NY

Average wind speed in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average humidity in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average rainfall in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average snowfall in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

Average UV index in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average UV index in December - Straits Corners, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Straits Corners, NY

Average visibility in December - Straits Corners, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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