December weather forecastMadison, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Madison, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Nighttime temperatures record an average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) throughout December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In December, in Madison, New York, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 15.9 days. Throughout December, 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 50.98" (1295mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 1 in December transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Madison, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Madison, 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
Madison, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Madison, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Madison, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in December
Madison, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Madison, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 10.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Madison, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Madison, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Madison, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Madison, 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
Madison, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Madison, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
