December weather forecast
Elizabethtown, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Elizabethtown, New York, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). During the nights in December, Elizabethtown observes an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in December, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Elizabethtown, in December, during 16 snowfall days, 6.57" (167mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elizabethtown, there are 85.1 snowfall days, and 43.03" (1093mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elizabethtown in December?

Elizabethtown in December has an average high-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Elizabethtown?

The average relative humidity in December in Elizabethtown, New York, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, New York, in December, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Elizabethtown in December?

In Elizabethtown, New York, in December, snow falls for 16 days, with typically accumulated 6.57" (167mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elizabethtown?

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elizabethtown, New York.

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

In December, the average day length in Elizabethtown is 8h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elizabethtown?

On the first day of December in Elizabethtown, New York, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elizabethtown have in December?

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Elizabethtown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Elizabethtown?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Elizabethtown is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average temperature in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average pressure in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average wind speed in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average humidity in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average rainfall in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average snowfall in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 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
Elizabethtown, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elizabethtown, NY

Average UV index in December - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Elizabethtown, NY

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

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

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