December weather forecast
Waterville, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Waterville, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). Waterville experiences a steady low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Waterville, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 28.23" (717mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 16 days. Throughout December, 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated. In Waterville, during the entire year, snow falls for 83 days and aggregates up to 33.98" (863mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Waterville, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Waterville, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

Waterville in December has an average high-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Waterville, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Waterville, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Waterville in December?

In December, in Waterville, it is snowing for 16 days. Throughout December, 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waterville have in December?

In Waterville, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Waterville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Waterville, NY

Average temperature in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Waterville, NY

Average pressure in December - Waterville, 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
Waterville, NY

Average wind speed in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Waterville, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Waterville, NY

Average rainfall in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Waterville, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waterville, NY

Average snowfall in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waterville, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waterville, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Waterville, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Waterville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Waterville, NY

Average UV index in December - Waterville, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Waterville, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Waterville, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).

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