December weather forecast
Upton, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Upton, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.8°F (7.1°C) and min 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). In the month of December, Upton experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Upton, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Upton, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Upton is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Upton, records 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Upton, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Upton. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Upton?

In Upton, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Upton, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) 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 in Upton?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Upton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Upton, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Upton, NY

Average pressure in December - Upton, 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
Upton, NY

Average wind speed in December - Upton, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 14mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Upton, NY

Average humidity in December - Upton, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Upton, NY

Average rainfall in December - Upton, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Upton, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Upton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Upton, NY

Average snowfall in December - Upton, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Upton, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Upton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 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
Upton, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Upton, 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 5min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Upton, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Upton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Upton, NY

Average UV index in December - Upton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Upton, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Upton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Upton, NY

Average visibility in December - Upton, 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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