December weather forecast
Helena, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Helena, New York, with an average temperature varying between 19.4°F (-7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Helena usually reports an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C) during the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Helena is 86%.

Rainfall

In Helena, New York, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Helena, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Helena. In Helena, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.6 snowfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Helena are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Helena?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Helena, New York, are 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 19.4°F (-7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Helena?

The average relative humidity in December in Helena is 86%.

How many days does it rain in December in Helena?

In Helena, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Helena in December?

In December, in Helena, New York, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Helena?

December has the shortest days of the year in Helena, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Helena have in December?

The average day length in December in Helena is 8h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Helena?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:27 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Helena have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Helena, New York, is 3.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Helena?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Helena?

In Helena, New York, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Helena, NY

Average temperature in December - Helena, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°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 (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Helena, NY

Average pressure in December - Helena, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Helena, NY

Average wind speed in December - Helena, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Helena, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Helena, NY

Average rainfall in December - Helena, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Helena, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Helena, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Helena, NY

Average snowfall in December - Helena, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Helena, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Helena, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.1 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
Helena, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Helena, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
Helena, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Helena, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Helena, NY

Average UV index in December - Helena, 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
Helena, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Helena, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

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

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Average visibility in December
Helena, NY

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

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

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