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
Weather in December
Temperature
In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). The low-temperature in Leicester, New York, averages to a freezing cold 24.8°F (-4°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Leicester, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Leicester is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Leicester, New York, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3.1h.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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Leicester in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Leicester?
How much does it rain in Leicester in December?
How much does it snow in Leicester in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Leicester?
How many hours of daylight does Leicester have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Leicester?
How many hours of sunshine does Leicester have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Leicester?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Leicester?
Average temperature in December
Leicester, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Leicester, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Leicester, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Leicester, NY
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.55"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Leicester, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Leicester, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (14 days).
Average UV index in December
Leicester, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Leicester, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Leicester, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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