December weather forecastGlens Falls, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Glens Falls, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and an average high of 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). Glens Falls records a mean low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) in December.Humidity
In Glens Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Glens Falls, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Glens Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.1 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Glens Falls, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Glens Falls are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the UV index of 1 transforms into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.59").
Average rainfall days in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Glens Falls, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Glens Falls, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
