December weather forecastChester, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Chester, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).Temperature
With December's arrival, Chester's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). In the month of December, Chester's average low-temperature falls to a subzero cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Chester, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Chester, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Chester, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Chester, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Chester, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in December
Chester, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Chester, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Chester, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chester, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Chester, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Chester, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Chester, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Chester, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
