December weather forecast
Northwest Harbor, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Northwest Harbor, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.1°F (3.4°C) and an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Northwest Harbor in December undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). The month of December is marked by an average minimum temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C), slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In Northwest Harbor, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Northwest Harbor. In Northwest Harbor, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Northwest Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.6 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Northwest Harbor, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Northwest Harbor is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Northwest Harbor in December?

In Northwest Harbor, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Northwest Harbor?

In December, the average relative humidity in Northwest Harbor is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Northwest Harbor?

The month with the most rainfall in Northwest Harbor, New York, is December, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Northwest Harbor in December?

In December, in Northwest Harbor, New York, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Northwest Harbor?

In Northwest Harbor, during December, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Northwest Harbor?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Northwest Harbor have in December?

The average day length in December in Northwest Harbor is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Northwest Harbor?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Northwest Harbor?

The month with the least sunshine in Northwest Harbor is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Northwest Harbor?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Northwest Harbor?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Northwest Harbor.

What is the UV index reading in December in Northwest Harbor?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Northwest Harbor, New York, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average temperature in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average pressure in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average wind speed in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 16mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average humidity in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average rainfall in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average snowfall in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average UV index in December - Northwest Harbor, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Northwest Harbor, NY

Average visibility in December - Northwest Harbor, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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