December weather forecast
Yale, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yale, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

Yale's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). In Yale, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

Rainfall

In Yale, New York, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Yale, in December, snow falls for 14.7 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. In Yale, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.3 days and aggregates up to 19.41" (493mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In Yale, in December, the average high-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in December in Yale?

In Yale, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.7 days. Throughout December, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Yale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:38 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Yale, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading 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
Yale, NY

Average temperature in December - Yale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Yale, NY

Average pressure in December - Yale, 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
Yale, NY

Average wind speed in December - Yale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Yale, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Yale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Yale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in December
Yale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Yale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Yale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Yale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yale, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yale, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Yale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Yale, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Yale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Yale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Yale, NY

Average visibility in December - Yale, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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