December weather forecast
Oxford, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Oxford, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°F (0.6°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

As November transitions to December, the average high-temperature falls from a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) to a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oxford, in December, snow falls for 15.4 days, with typically accumulated 5.47" (139mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80.5 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Oxford, New York, the average sunshine in December is 2.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Oxford?

In Oxford, 33.1°F (0.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Oxford?

The average relative humidity in December in Oxford is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Oxford?

In December, in Oxford, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oxford in December?

In December, in Oxford, it is snowing for 15.4 days. Throughout December, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oxford?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Oxford?

The average day length in December is 9h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oxford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oxford, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Oxford?

The average sunshine duration in December in Oxford, New York, is 2.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oxford?

The months with the lowest UV index in Oxford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Oxford?

In Oxford, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oxford, NY

Average temperature in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.2°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 (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oxford, NY

Average pressure in December - Oxford, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Oxford, NY

Average wind speed in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oxford, NY

Average humidity in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oxford, NY

Average rainfall in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oxford, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oxford, NY

Average snowfall in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oxford, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 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
Oxford, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oxford, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oxford, NY

Average UV index in December - Oxford, 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oxford, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Oxford, NY

Average visibility in December - Oxford, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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