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
Derby's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C). The nighttime temperature in Derby in December experiences a minor dip, averaging a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Derby is 84%.Rainfall
In Derby, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Derby, New York, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Derby are January through May, October through December. In Derby, during December, snow falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. In Derby, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 19.65" (499mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Derby, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Derby, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:52 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Derby, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Derby, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Derby, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 11mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Derby, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Derby, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").
Average rainfall days in December
Derby, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Derby, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Derby, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Derby, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Derby, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Derby, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Derby, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Derby, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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