December weather forecastMilton, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Milton, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Temperature
The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C). During December, the average low-temperature in Milton is a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Milton, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Milton, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Milton, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Milton, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in December
Milton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Milton, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Milton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Milton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Milton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Milton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Milton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Milton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Milton, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Milton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Milton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Milton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Milton, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
