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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Cambridge, New York, dips to a steady average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Cambridge, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cambridge, New York, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cambridge are January through May, October through December. In Cambridge, during December, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.54" (166mm) of snow. In Cambridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.9 days and aggregates up to 37.01" (940mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, in Cambridge, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Cambridge, New York, is 4.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Cambridge are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Cambridge in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Cambridge?
How much does it rain in Cambridge in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Cambridge?
What is the month with the shortest days in Cambridge?
What is the average length of the day in December in Cambridge?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Cambridge?
How long on average sun shines in December in Cambridge?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cambridge?
How high is the UV index in December in Cambridge?
Average temperature in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.8"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, June, July and October (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cambridge, 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: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Cambridge, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Cambridge, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).