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
Transition into December subtly marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moderately moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Medford observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Medford, New York. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Medford, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Medford is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Medford, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Medford during December?
What is the average humidity in December in Medford?
What is the wettest month in Medford?
How much does it rain in Medford in December?
When does it start snowing in Medford?
What is the month with the shortest days in Medford?
How many hours of daylight does Medford have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Medford?
How many hours of sunshine does Medford have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Medford?
How high is the UV index in December in Medford?
Average temperature in December
Medford, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Medford, 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
Medford, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).
Average humidity in December
Medford, NY
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Medford, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
Medford, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Medford, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Medford, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Medford, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Medford, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Medford, 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
Medford, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Medford, 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).
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