December weather forecast
Walden, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Walden, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Walden's progression into December involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a frosty 48°F (8.9°C) in November to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). In December, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Walden, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Walden, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 29.53" (750mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 17.68" (449mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Walden, is 37.8°F (3.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Walden, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Walden have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Walden have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Walden?

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

Average temperature in December - Walden, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Walden, NY

Average pressure in December - Walden, 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
Walden, NY

Average wind speed in December - Walden, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Walden, NY

Average humidity in December - Walden, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Walden, NY

Average rainfall in December - Walden, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Walden, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Walden, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Walden, NY

Average snowfall in December - Walden, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Walden, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Walden, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Walden, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Walden, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Walden, NY

Average UV index in December - Walden, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Walden, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Walden, NY

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

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

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