Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
With the onset of December, Waterford's average high-temperature adjusts, receding from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In Waterford, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Waterford, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Waterford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.8 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Waterford, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in December?
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Average temperature in December
Waterford, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Waterford, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Waterford, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Waterford, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Waterford, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Waterford, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Waterford, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Waterford, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waterford, 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: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Waterford, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Waterford, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Waterford, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Waterford, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).
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