December weather forecast
East Syracuse, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Syracuse, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C). East Syracuse sustains an average of approximately a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

In East Syracuse, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In East Syracuse, in December, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Syracuse, there are 148.8 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in East Syracuse. The month with the most snowfall in East Syracuse is December, when snow falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in East Syracuse is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in East Syracuse in December?

In December, in East Syracuse, the average high-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in East Syracuse?

In December, the average relative humidity in East Syracuse, New York, is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in East Syracuse?

In East Syracuse, New York, during December, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in East Syracuse?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in East Syracuse in December?

In East Syracuse, in December, during 13.3 snowfall days, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Syracuse?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in East Syracuse.

What is the average length of the day in December in East Syracuse?

In East Syracuse, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in East Syracuse?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Syracuse have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in East Syracuse is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in East Syracuse?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in East Syracuse.

What is the UV index intensity in December in East Syracuse?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in East Syracuse is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average temperature in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average pressure in December - East Syracuse, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average wind speed in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average humidity in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average rainfall in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average rainfall days in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average snowfall in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average snowfall days in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 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
East Syracuse, NY

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

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average sunshine days in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average UV index in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

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

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Average cloud cover in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average cloud cover in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
East Syracuse, NY

Average visibility in December - East Syracuse, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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