December weather forecast
Cattaraugus, NY

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Cattaraugus, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.1°F (1.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature drops from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in November to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In December, in Cattaraugus, New York, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cattaraugus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Cattaraugus are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 8min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translate into the following 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. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Cattaraugus?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Cattaraugus, is 35.1°F (1.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Cattaraugus?

In December, the average relative humidity in Cattaraugus, New York, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Cattaraugus?

In Cattaraugus, New York, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Cattaraugus?

The months with the most snowfall in Cattaraugus, New York, are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Cattaraugus in December?

In Cattaraugus, New York, in December, snow falls for 14.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Cattaraugus?

The month with the shortest days in Cattaraugus is December, with an average of 9h and 8min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Cattaraugus have in December?

In Cattaraugus, the average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Cattaraugus?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cattaraugus, New York, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cattaraugus have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Cattaraugus?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Cattaraugus?

In Cattaraugus, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average temperature in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average pressure in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average wind speed in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average humidity in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, August and September (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average rainfall in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average snowfall in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.54"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 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
Cattaraugus, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 8min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 8min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Cattaraugus, NY

Average UV index in December - Cattaraugus, 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
Cattaraugus, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Cattaraugus, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Cattaraugus, NY

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

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

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