December weather forecast
Durham, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Durham, New York, with an average temperature varying between 33.1°F (0.6°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Temperature

Durham experiences a temperature shift at the start of December, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Durham falls to an average of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months in Durham.

Rainfall

In Durham, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Durham are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Durham, New York, is December, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Durham, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Durham, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Durham in December?

In Durham, in December, the average high-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What are the most humid months in Durham?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Durham.

What is the average humidity in December in Durham?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in Durham in December?

In Durham, New York, during December, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Durham?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Durham, New York. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Durham in December?

In Durham, in December, during 10.8 snowfall days, 6.65" (169mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durham?

December has the shortest days of the year in Durham, New York, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Durham?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Durham?

On the first day of December in Durham, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Durham?

The average sunshine duration in December in Durham, New York, is 4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Durham?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in December in Durham?

In Durham, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Durham, NY

Average temperature in December - Durham, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Durham, NY

Average pressure in December - Durham, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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).

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Average wind speed in December
Durham, NY

Average wind speed in December - Durham, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Durham, NY

Average humidity in December - Durham, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Durham, NY

Average rainfall in December - Durham, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Durham, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Durham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Durham, NY

Average snowfall in December - Durham, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Durham, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Durham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Durham, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Durham, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Durham, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Durham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Durham, NY

Average UV index in December - Durham, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Durham, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Durham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
Durham, NY

Average visibility in December - Durham, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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