December weather forecastMelrose Park, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Melrose Park, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Melrose Park maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Melrose Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Melrose Park, in December, during 16 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 35.91" (912mm) of snow is accumulated.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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:37 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Melrose Park, 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
Melrose Park, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Melrose Park, 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: 2h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Melrose Park, 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
Melrose Park, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Melrose Park, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
