December weather forecastPike, NY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pike, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average low of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). The low-temperature average for Pike during December stands at a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Pike, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Pike, New York, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pike, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pike are January through May, October through December. In Pike, during December, snow falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.99" (203mm) of snow. In Pike, during the entire year, snow falls for 95 days and aggregates up to 45.79" (1163mm) of snow.

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 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 1 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Pike, is 34.7°F (1.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In Pike, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 19 days. Throughout December, 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

The average day length in December in Pike is 9h and 7min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.

In Pike, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Pike is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pike, NY

  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°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 (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Pike, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Pike, NY

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Pike, NY

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Pike, NY

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Pike, NY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pike, NY

  • Average snowfall in December: 7.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pike, NY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 19 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pike, NY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

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: 2h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pike, NY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Pike, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Pike, NY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Pike, NY

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).