December weather forecast
Moriah Center, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Moriah Center, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and max 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C). Moriah Center records an average temperature drop to 20.7°F (-6.3°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In Moriah Center, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moriah Center, New York, there are 94.8 rainfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Moriah Center, during December, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Moriah Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 7.64" (194mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Moriah Center, the average sunshine in December is 4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Moriah Center are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
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 around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Moriah Center?

The high-temperature, in December, in Moriah Center, is 31.3°F (-0.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Moriah Center?

The average relative humidity in December in Moriah Center is 82%.

How much does it rain in Moriah Center in December?

In December, in Moriah Center, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Moriah Center?

In Moriah Center, in December, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Moriah Center?

December has the shortest days of the year in Moriah Center, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Moriah Center?

The average day length in December in Moriah Center is 8h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Moriah Center?

On the first day of December in Moriah Center, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:25 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Moriah Center have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Moriah Center is 4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Moriah Center?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Moriah Center?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average temperature in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 31.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average pressure in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average wind speed in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average humidity in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average rainfall in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average snowfall in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 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
Moriah Center, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average UV index in December - Moriah Center, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Moriah Center, NY

Average visibility in December - Moriah Center, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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