December weather forecast
Keene, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Keene, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

The shift to December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Keene records an average nighttime low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) in December.

Humidity

In Keene, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Keene, in December, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Keene, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.8 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Keene, New York, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.13" (232mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102 snowfall days, and 57.91" (1471mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.5h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Keene is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays 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. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature during December is 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the low-temperature is 18.9°F (-7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Keene?

In Keene, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Keene, during December, snow falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Keene?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Keene, NY

Average temperature in December - Keene, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Keene, NY

Average pressure in December - Keene, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Keene, NY

Average wind speed in December - Keene, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Keene, NY

Average humidity in December - Keene, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Keene, NY

Average rainfall in December - Keene, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in December
Keene, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Keene, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Keene, NY

Average snowfall in December - Keene, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Keene, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Keene, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Keene, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Keene, 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 3min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Keene, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Keene, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Keene, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Keene, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Keene, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Keene, NY

Average visibility in December - Keene, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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