December weather forecast
Guilderland, NY

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Guilderland, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

In Guilderland, the average high-temperature in December drops from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). The average low-temperature, in December, is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Guilderland, during 11.5 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Guilderland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 32.44" (824mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Guilderland. In Guilderland, during 8.6 snowfall days, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Guilderland, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.2 days and aggregates up to 32.09" (815mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Guilderland, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Guilderland, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transform into the following instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Guilderland?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Guilderland, New York, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Guilderland?

The average relative humidity in December in Guilderland is 81%.

How much does it rain in Guilderland in December?

In Guilderland, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Guilderland?

In Guilderland, during December, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Guilderland?

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

How many hours of daylight does Guilderland have in December?

In December, the average day length in Guilderland, New York, is 9h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Guilderland?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Guilderland?

The average sunshine duration in December in Guilderland is 4.3h.

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

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Guilderland, New York.

How high is the UV index in December in Guilderland?

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

Average temperature in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Guilderland, NY

Average pressure in December - Guilderland, 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
Guilderland, NY

Average wind speed in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Guilderland, NY

Average humidity in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Guilderland, NY

Average rainfall in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Guilderland, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Guilderland, NY

Average snowfall in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Guilderland, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 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
Guilderland, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 16min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 18min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Guilderland, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Guilderland, NY

Average UV index in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Guilderland, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Guilderland, 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 and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Guilderland, NY

Average visibility in December - Guilderland, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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