December weather forecast
Massena, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Massena, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.4°F (-7°C) and an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Massena's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). During December, the temperature is averaged to a low of 19.4°F (-7°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Massena is 86%.

Rainfall

In Massena, during December, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Massena, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Massena are January through May, October through December. In December, in Massena, it is snowing for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Massena, there are 70.6 snowfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Massena, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Massena, New York, is 3.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Massena are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Massena in December?

Massena in December has an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.4°F (-7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Massena?

In December, the average relative humidity in Massena is 86%.

How much does it rain in Massena in December?

In Massena, in December, during 10.2 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Massena in December?

In Massena, New York, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Massena?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Massena, New York.

How many hours of daylight does Massena have in December?

The average day length in December in Massena, New York, is 8h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Massena?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Massena, New York, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Massena have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Massena?

The months with the lowest UV index in Massena are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Massena?

In Massena, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Massena, NY

Average temperature in December - Massena, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Massena, NY

Average pressure in December - Massena, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Massena, NY

Average wind speed in December - Massena, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Massena, NY

Average humidity in December - Massena, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Massena, NY

Average rainfall in December - Massena, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Massena, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Massena, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Massena, NY

Average snowfall in December - Massena, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Massena, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Massena, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Massena, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Massena, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Massena, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Massena, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Massena, NY

Average UV index in December - Massena, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Massena, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Massena, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Massena, NY

Average visibility in December - Massena, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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