December weather forecastLaFayette, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in LaFayette, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average high of 33.1°F (0.6°C).Temperature
LaFayette's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). LaFayette encounters an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in LaFayette, New York, the rain falls for 7.9 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150 rainfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In LaFayette, in December, during 15 snowfall days, 5.83" (148mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In LaFayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 29.37" (746mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in LaFayette, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, in LaFayette, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in LaFayette, New York, are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.1°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 (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
LaFayette, 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
LaFayette, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
Average rainfall in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 15 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in December
LaFayette, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
LaFayette, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
