December weather forecastPiercefield, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Piercefield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).Temperature
Piercefield's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a wintry 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, Piercefield experiences an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Piercefield is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Piercefield, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Piercefield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Piercefield. In Piercefield, New York, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.92" (252mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Piercefield, New York, there are 100.5 snowfall days, and 58.23" (1479mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Piercefield is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Piercefield, New York, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).
Average pressure in December
Piercefield, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 9.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).
Average UV index in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in December
Piercefield, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
