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
In December, the average high-temperature drops from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.3°F (1.3°C). In Colonie, New York, in December, the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Colonie, during 12.2 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colonie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 32.91" (836mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Colonie are January through May, October through December. In Colonie, during 8.9 snowfall days, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colonie, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.3 days and aggregates up to 29.72" (755mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Colonie, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Colonie, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Colonie, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Colonie are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. 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. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
FAQ
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Average temperature in December
Colonie, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Colonie, 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
Colonie, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Colonie, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Colonie, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Colonie, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colonie, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colonie, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colonie, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 16min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colonie, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Colonie, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Colonie, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Colonie, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (5mi).
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