December weather forecastDurham, NY
December
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
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Durham, 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: 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
