December weather forecast
Whitehall Corners, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Whitehall Corners, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C) and an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Whitehall Corners's nighttime temperature during December is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In Whitehall Corners, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Whitehall Corners, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 22.32" (567mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whitehall Corners, New York, in December, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Whitehall Corners, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Whitehall Corners, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Whitehall Corners are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Whitehall Corners, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Whitehall Corners, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Whitehall Corners have in December?

In Whitehall Corners, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitehall Corners, New York, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average temperature in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average pressure in December - Whitehall Corners, 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
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average wind speed in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average humidity in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average rainfall in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average snowfall in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitehall Corners, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average UV index in December - Whitehall Corners, 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
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Whitehall Corners, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Whitehall Corners, NY

Average visibility in December - Whitehall Corners, 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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