December weather forecastPittsfield, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Pittsfield, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.2°F (0.1°C) and min 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Temperature
December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from 42.6°F (5.9°C) in November to a still icy 32.2°F (0.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) is recorded during December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Pittsfield is 87%.Rainfall
In December, in Pittsfield, New York, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 6.65" (169mm) of snow.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 7:12 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Pittsfield, the average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
January, February, November 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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).
Average wind speed in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Pittsfield, 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 and May (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 6.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pittsfield, 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: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Pittsfield, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Pittsfield, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Pittsfield, 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).
