December weather forecast
Friendship, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Friendship, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°F (-4.6°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). An average low-temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is common during the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Friendship is 88%.

Rainfall

In Friendship, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Friendship, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.2 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Friendship, during December, snow falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.94" (227mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 95.9 snowfall days, and 45.12" (1146mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Friendship, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Friendship, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December leads to these instructions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. 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

How cold is December in Friendship?

The high-temperature, in December, in Friendship, is 33.3°F (0.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.7°F (-4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Friendship?

In Friendship, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Friendship?

In Friendship, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Friendship in December?

In December, it is snowing for 19.1 days. Throughout December, 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Friendship?

The month with the shortest days in Friendship is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in December?

In December, the average day length in Friendship is 9h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Friendship?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Friendship, New York, sunrise is at 7:41 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Friendship have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.6h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in December in Friendship?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Friendship, NY

Average temperature in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.7°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 (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Friendship, NY

Average pressure in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Friendship, NY

Average wind speed in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Friendship, NY

Average humidity in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

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Average rainfall in December
Friendship, NY

Average rainfall in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Friendship, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Friendship, NY

Average snowfall in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Friendship, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 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
Friendship, NY

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Friendship, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Friendship, NY

Average UV index in December - Friendship, 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
Friendship, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Friendship, NY

Average visibility in December - Friendship, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

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

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