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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
Horseheads's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). In Horseheads, an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) is recorded during December nights.Humidity
In Horseheads, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.Rainfall
In Horseheads, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Horseheads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Horseheads, in December, during 14.9 snowfall days, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.6 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Horseheads have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
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When is the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Horseheads, 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: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Horseheads, 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
Horseheads, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 68
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Horseheads, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).