December weather forecast
Whitfield, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Whitfield, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is observed in Whitfield during the December nights.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Whitfield.

Rainfall

In Whitfield, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitfield, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whitfield, New York, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Whitfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Whitfield, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Whitfield, is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Whitfield, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Whitfield, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Whitfield have in December?

In Whitfield, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Whitfield, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in December
Whitfield, NY

Average temperature in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Whitfield, NY

Average pressure in December - Whitfield, 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
Whitfield, NY

Average wind speed in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Whitfield, NY

Average humidity in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Whitfield, NY

Average rainfall in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Whitfield, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Whitfield, NY

Average snowfall in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Whitfield, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitfield, 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: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Whitfield, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Whitfield, NY

Average UV index in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Whitfield, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Whitfield, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Whitfield, NY

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

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

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