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
Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout December, Sugar Loaf encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Sugar Loaf, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sugar Loaf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sugar Loaf, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Sugar Loaf, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Loaf, 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: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Sugar Loaf, 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
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Sugar Loaf, 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 (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Loaf, 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 (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sugar Loaf, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Sugar Loaf, 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
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Sugar Loaf, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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