December weather forecastEast Amherst, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in East Amherst, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 35.4°F (1.9°C).Temperature
As November shifts into December, a slight alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). East Amherst records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of December, averaging a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in East Amherst is 84%.Rainfall
In East Amherst, New York, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In East Amherst, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in East Amherst. In December, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. In East Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.1 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) 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 7:27 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In East Amherst, the average sunshine in December is 2.7h.UV index
January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in East Amherst, New York. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.4°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 (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in December
East Amherst, 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
East Amherst, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).
Average rainfall in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.28"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Amherst, 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: 2h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.2 days).
Average UV index in December
East Amherst, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
East Amherst, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
