December weather forecast
Waddington, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Waddington, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 41.9°F (5.5°C) to a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.6 days. Throughout December, 6.34" (161mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 37.99" (965mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Waddington, is 30.2°F (-1°C) and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Waddington is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Waddington, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Waddington, New York, in December, snow falls for 14.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.34" (161mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Waddington, the average day length in December is 8h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waddington have in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Waddington, NY

Average pressure in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Waddington, NY

Average wind speed in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Waddington, NY

Average humidity in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Waddington, NY

Average rainfall in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Waddington, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waddington, NY

Average snowfall in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waddington, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waddington, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Waddington, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Waddington, NY

Average UV index in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Waddington, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Waddington, NY

Average visibility in December - Waddington, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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