December weather forecast
Gouverneur, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gouverneur, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 42.8°F (6°C) to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Gouverneur experiences a mean low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) during December.

Humidity

In Gouverneur, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Gouverneur, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Gouverneur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.7 days and collects up to 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gouverneur. In Gouverneur, in December, snow falls for 18 days, with typically accumulated 8.39" (213mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gouverneur, there are 89.7 snowfall days, and 41.57" (1056mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gouverneur.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gouverneur are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During December, 1 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Gouverneur?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gouverneur, New York, are 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Gouverneur?

In Gouverneur, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gouverneur?

In Gouverneur, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Gouverneur in December?

In Gouverneur, New York, in December, during 18 snowfall days, 8.39" (213mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gouverneur?

The month with the shortest days in Gouverneur is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Gouverneur is 8h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Gouverneur?

On the first day of December in Gouverneur, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gouverneur?

In Gouverneur, the average sunshine duration in December is 3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Gouverneur?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gouverneur?

In Gouverneur, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average temperature in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 21°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 (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average pressure in December - Gouverneur, 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
Gouverneur, NY

Average wind speed in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average humidity in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average rainfall in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average snowfall in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 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
Gouverneur, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gouverneur, 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: 3h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average UV index in December - Gouverneur, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gouverneur, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Gouverneur, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Gouverneur, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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