December weather forecast
Palmyra, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Palmyra, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 36°F (2.2°C). Palmyra upholds a consistent average temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) throughout the nights of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Palmyra is 83%.

Rainfall

In Palmyra, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Palmyra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.8 days and collects up to 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palmyra, New York, during December, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.1 snowfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Palmyra is 3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palmyra are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. 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 it in Palmyra in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Palmyra, New York, during December are 36°F (2.2°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Palmyra?

The average relative humidity in December in Palmyra, New York, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in December in Palmyra?

In December, in Palmyra, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Palmyra?

In Palmyra, New York, in December, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palmyra?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palmyra, New York.

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

In December, the average day length in Palmyra, New York, is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Palmyra?

On the first day of December in Palmyra, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 4:44 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmyra have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Palmyra, New York, is 3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Palmyra?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Palmyra, New York, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palmyra, NY

Average temperature in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Palmyra, NY

Average pressure in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Palmyra, NY

Average wind speed in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Palmyra, NY

Average humidity in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and September (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Palmyra, NY

Average rainfall in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in December
Palmyra, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Palmyra, NY

Average snowfall in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Palmyra, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 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
Palmyra, NY

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

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Palmyra, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Palmyra, NY

Average UV index in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Palmyra, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Palmyra, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Palmyra, NY

Average visibility in December - Palmyra, 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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