December weather forecastDayton, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dayton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 35.1°F (1.7°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). The December nights show a slight decrease to a mean low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In Dayton, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Dayton, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dayton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.9 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:45 am and sunset at 4:53 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dayton, 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).
Average pressure in December
Dayton, 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
Dayton, 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).
Average humidity in December
Dayton, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Dayton, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Dayton, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Dayton, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Dayton, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dayton, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- 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).
Average sunshine days in December
Dayton, 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).
Average UV index in December
Dayton, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Dayton, 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).
Average visibility in December
Dayton, 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).
