Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The beginning of December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 41.4°F (5.2°C) in November to a still wintry 32°F (0°C). The average low-temperature of 20.8°F (-6.2°C) is witnessed in Highmount during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Highmount are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
In December, in Highmount, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 44.17" (1122mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Highmount are January through May, October through December. The months with the most snowfall in Highmount are February and December, with an average 17.32" (440mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Highmount, New York, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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When are sunrise and sunset in December in Highmount?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Highmount?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Highmount?
Average temperature in December
Highmount, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32°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 (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Highmount, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Highmount, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Highmount, NY
- Average humidity in December: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Highmount, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.99").
Average rainfall days in December
Highmount, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Highmount, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 17.32"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (17.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Highmount, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 21.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Highmount, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Highmount, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Highmount, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Highmount, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in December
Highmount, NY
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is June (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
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