December weather forecast
West Hills, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in West Hills, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). December sees a slight dip to an average low temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In West Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In West Hills, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.5 days and collects up to 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. In West Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.5 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In West Hills, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.4°F (1.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In West Hills, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in West Hills in December?

In West Hills, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In West Hills, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Hills, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
West Hills, NY

Average temperature in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
West Hills, NY

Average pressure in December - West Hills, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
West Hills, NY

Average wind speed in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
West Hills, NY

Average humidity in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
West Hills, NY

Average rainfall in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
West Hills, NY

Average rainfall days in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
West Hills, NY

Average snowfall in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
West Hills, NY

Average snowfall days in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
West Hills, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
West Hills, NY

Average sunshine days in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
West Hills, NY

Average UV index in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
West Hills, NY

Average cloud cover in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
West Hills, NY

Average visibility in December - West Hills, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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