December weather forecast
Sunset Bay, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Sunset Bay, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). The nighttime temperature demonstrates a marginal decline, averaging at a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Sunset Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Bay, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.1 rainfall days, and 26.54" (674mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sunset Bay, during December, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Sunset Bay, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.6 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 1 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sunset Bay in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Sunset Bay, records 36°F (2.2°C), while the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Sunset Bay, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Sunset Bay, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Sunset Bay, during December, snow falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunset Bay have in December?

In Sunset Bay, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Sunset Bay is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average temperature in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.2°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 (19.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average pressure in December - Sunset Bay, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average humidity in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sunset Bay, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average UV index in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 72

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sunset Bay, NY

Average visibility in December - Sunset Bay, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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