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
December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). In December, Alton's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Alton, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Alton, New York, in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alton, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.8 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Alton, it is snowing for 14.5 days. Throughout December, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alton, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.1 days and aggregates up to 22.99" (584mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of December in Alton, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Alton in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Alton?
How many days does it rain in December in Alton?
How much does it snow in Alton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Alton?
What is the average length of the day in December in Alton?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Alton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Alton?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Alton?
What is the UV index reading in December in Alton?
Average temperature in December
Alton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in December
Alton, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Alton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 12.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Alton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Alton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Alton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Alton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Alton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Alton, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Alton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Alton, 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
Alton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Alton, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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