December weather forecastColton, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Colton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).Temperature
Colton, New York, experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C). The mean low-temperature during December nights is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colton, in December, during 14.6 snowfall days, 6.34" (161mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colton, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 37.99" (965mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Colton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 30.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Colton, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Colton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Colton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Colton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Colton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Colton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Colton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Colton, NY
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Colton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Colton, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Colton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Colton, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
