December weather forecastNorthfield, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Northfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of December corresponds with a temperature reduction, down from November's chilly 43°F (6.1°C) to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). The month of December records an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) in Northfield.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 87%.Rainfall
In Northfield, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.3 rainfall days, and 33.54" (852mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Northfield are January through May, October through December. In Northfield, New York, during December, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.32" (186mm) of snow. In Northfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.3 days and aggregates up to 43.94" (1116mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Northfield.On the first day of December in Northfield, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Northfield, New York. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Northfield, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Northfield, 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
Northfield, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Northfield, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Northfield, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Northfield, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Northfield, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Northfield, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northfield, 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: 2h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Northfield, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Northfield, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Northfield, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Northfield, NY
- Average visibility in December: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August, September and December (4mi).
