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
The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C). In December, Lake George reports a consistent average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the nights.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.4 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake George, in December, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 7.64" (194mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.5 snowfall days, and 39.96" (1015mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
January, February 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December?
What is the average humidity in December?
How much does it rain in December?
How much does it snow in Lake George in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Lake George?
How many hours of daylight does Lake George have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake George?
How many hours of sunshine does Lake George have in December?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in December?
Average temperature in December
Lake George, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 31.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake George, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake George, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake George, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake George, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake George, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake George, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake George, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake George, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake George, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake George, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Lake George, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Lake George, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).