December weather forecast
Summit, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Summit, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). Summit's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In Summit, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Summit, in December, during 15.5 snowfall days, 8.66" (220mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Summit, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.8 days and aggregates up to 42.09" (1069mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Summit, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Summit, is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Summit?

In Summit, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Summit, in December, snow falls for 15.5 days, with typically accumulated 8.66" (220mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Summit have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Summit have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Summit?

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 Summit, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Summit, NY

Average temperature in December - Summit, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Summit, NY

Average pressure in December - Summit, 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
Summit, NY

Average wind speed in December - Summit, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Summit, NY

Average humidity in December - Summit, 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 and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Summit, NY

Average rainfall in December - Summit, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in December
Summit, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Summit, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Summit, NY

Average snowfall in December - Summit, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.66"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Summit, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Summit, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 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
Summit, NY

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

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Summit, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Summit, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Summit, NY

Average UV index in December - Summit, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Summit, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Summit, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Summit, NY

Average visibility in December - Summit, 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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