December weather forecastMettacahonts, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Mettacahonts, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). Throughout December, Mettacahonts witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Mettacahonts, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mettacahonts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Mettacahonts are January through May, October through December. In Mettacahonts, New York, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Mettacahonts, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Mettacahonts, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Mettacahonts, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).
