December weather forecastDresden, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dresden, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). December brings Dresden a consistent average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Dresden, during December, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Dresden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.9 days and collects up to 21.34" (542mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated. In Dresden, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.2 days and aggregates up to 18.23" (463mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Dresden is 3.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dresden are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against 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. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Dresden, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in December
Dresden, 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
Dresden, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Dresden, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Dresden, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
Dresden, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Dresden, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Dresden, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 15 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dresden, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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: 3h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in December
Dresden, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Dresden, 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
Dresden, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 67
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Dresden, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, September and December (5mi).
