December weather forecast
Alma, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Alma, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Alma's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Alma is 87%.

Rainfall

In Alma, during December, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alma, there are 146.8 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alma, in December, snow falls for 18 days, with typically accumulated 5.35" (136mm) of snow. In Alma, during the entire year, snow falls for 91.5 days and aggregates up to 25.31" (643mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Alma.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Alma?

In Alma, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Alma?

In Alma, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How much does it rain in Alma in December?

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Alma in December?

In December, in Alma, New York, it is snowing for 18 days. Throughout December, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Alma?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Alma?

The average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Alma?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alma, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Alma?

January and December, with an average of 2.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Alma.

How long on average sun shines in December in Alma?

In Alma, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Alma?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Alma?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Alma is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Alma, NY

Average temperature in December - Alma, 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 (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Alma, NY

Average pressure in December - Alma, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Alma, NY

Average wind speed in December - Alma, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Alma, NY

Average humidity in December - Alma, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Alma, NY

Average rainfall in December - Alma, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and September (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in December
Alma, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Alma, NY

Average snowfall in December - Alma, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Alma, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Alma, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Alma, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Alma, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Alma, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Alma, NY

Average UV index in December - Alma, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Alma, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Alma, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Alma, NY

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

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

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