December weather forecast
West End, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in West End, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°F (0.5°C) and min 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a still icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). In the month of December, West End records a consistent average low-temperature of 22.5°F (-5.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In West End, in December, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West End, New York, in December, snow falls for 16.7 days, with typically accumulated 8.35" (212mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 92.9 snowfall days, and 48.23" (1225mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In West End, New York, the average sunshine in December is 2.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in December?

In West End, during December, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In West End, in December, snow falls for 16.7 days, with typically accumulated 8.35" (212mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West End have in December?

In West End, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What is the month with 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 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
West End, NY

Average temperature in December - West End, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in December
West End, NY

Average pressure in December - West End, 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
West End, NY

Average wind speed in December - West End, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
West End, NY

Average humidity in December - West End, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in December
West End, NY

Average rainfall in December - West End, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
West End, NY

Average rainfall days in December - West End, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
West End, NY

Average snowfall in December - West End, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West End, NY

Average snowfall days in December - West End, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 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 End, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West End, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
West End, NY

Average sunshine days in December - West End, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in December
West End, NY

Average UV index in December - West End, 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
West End, NY

Average cloud cover in December - West End, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in December
West End, NY

Average visibility in December - West End, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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