December weather forecast
University Gardens, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in University Gardens, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). In December, University Gardens experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 34.5°F (1.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In University Gardens, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In University Gardens, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In University Gardens, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in University Gardens, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In University Gardens, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In University Gardens, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In University Gardens, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in University Gardens?

In University Gardens, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In University Gardens, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
University Gardens, NY

Average temperature in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
University Gardens, NY

Average pressure in December - University Gardens, 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
University Gardens, NY

Average wind speed in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
University Gardens, NY

Average humidity in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
University Gardens, NY

Average rainfall in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
University Gardens, NY

Average rainfall days in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
University Gardens, NY

Average snowfall in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
University Gardens, NY

Average snowfall days in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
University Gardens, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - University Gardens, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
University Gardens, NY

Average sunshine days in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
University Gardens, NY

Average UV index in December - University Gardens, 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
University Gardens, NY

Average cloud cover in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
University Gardens, NY

Average visibility in December - University Gardens, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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