December weather forecast
Durham, NY

Weather in December

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

Temperature

In Durham, New York, the average high-temperature in December decreases from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average low-temperature, in Durham, is 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, in December, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Durham, New York, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Durham. December is the month with the most snowfall in Durham. Snow falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 8min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Durham is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transform into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Durham?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Durham, New York, is 33.1°F (0.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What are the most humid months in Durham?

The months with the highest humidity in Durham, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December in Durham?

The average relative humidity in December 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.

What is the snowiest month in Durham?

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

How many days does it snow in December in Durham?

In Durham, New York, in December, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 6.65" (169mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Durham?

With an average of 9h and 8min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

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

In December, the average day length in Durham, New York, is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Durham?

On the first day of December in Durham, New York, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Durham?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Durham?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Durham is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat 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 8min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 8min).

  • 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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