Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December begins, there is a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). The nighttime temperature in Alfred, during December, averages of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Alfred, during December, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Alfred. In Alfred, in December, snow falls for 16.4 days, with typically accumulated 6.5" (165mm) of snow. In Alfred, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.8 days and aggregates up to 35.83" (910mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alfred.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Alfred. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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When is the lowest UV index in Alfred?
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Average temperature in December
Alfred, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Alfred, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Alfred, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Alfred, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Alfred, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Alfred, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alfred, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alfred, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alfred, 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: 2h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alfred, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Alfred, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Alfred, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 74
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Alfred, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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