December weather forecastLaurel, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Laurel, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.3°F (3.5°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a slight shift in the average high-temperature, dipping a bit from November's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Laurel, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C).Humidity
In Laurel, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May and December are months with snowfall in Laurel. December is the first month it typically snows in Laurel. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.4 days and aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Laurel.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
December has the least sunshine of the year in Laurel, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Laurel. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Laurel, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Laurel, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Laurel, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 15.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Laurel, NY
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Laurel, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in December
Laurel, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Laurel, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Laurel, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Laurel, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Laurel, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Laurel, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Laurel, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Laurel, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
