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
A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Throughout December, West Elmira registers a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In West Elmira, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In West Elmira, in December, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.7 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.6 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Elmira.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
West Elmira, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
West Elmira, 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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