December weather forecastLake Luzerne, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Lake Luzerne, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Lake Luzerne generally rests at an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).Humidity
In Lake Luzerne, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.Rainfall
In Lake Luzerne, in December, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake Luzerne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lake Luzerne, during December, snow falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. In Lake Luzerne, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.2 days and aggregates up to 21.54" (547mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.5°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 (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (1.38").
Average rainfall days in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 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 Luzerne, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Lake Luzerne, 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
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Lake Luzerne, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
