December weather forecast
Piffard, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Piffard, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). Piffard anticipates an average minimum temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) in the month of December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Piffard is 85%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Piffard, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Piffard are January through May, October through December. In December, in Piffard, it is snowing for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Piffard, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of December, in Piffard, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Piffard, New York, is 3.1h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Piffard?

The high-temperature in Piffard during December is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Piffard?

The average relative humidity in December in Piffard is 85%.

How much does it rain in Piffard in December?

In Piffard, New York, in December, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Piffard in December?

In Piffard, New York, during December, snow falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Piffard?

The month with the shortest days in Piffard is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

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

In December, the average day length in Piffard, New York, is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Piffard?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Piffard, New York, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Piffard have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Piffard is 3.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Piffard?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Piffard, New York.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Piffard?

In Piffard, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Piffard, NY

Average temperature in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Piffard, NY

Average pressure in December - Piffard, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Piffard, NY

Average wind speed in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Piffard, NY

Average humidity in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Piffard, NY

Average rainfall in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in December
Piffard, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Piffard, NY

Average snowfall in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Piffard, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 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
Piffard, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Piffard, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Piffard, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (14 days).

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Average UV index in December
Piffard, NY

Average UV index in December - Piffard, 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
Piffard, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Piffard, NY

Average visibility in December - Piffard, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).

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