Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December brings a drop in Prospect's average high-temperature, falling from a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) in November to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Prospect notes a consistent average low-temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) during December nights.Humidity
In Prospect, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Prospect, in December, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prospect, New York, in December, during 17.5 snowfall days, 7.44" (189mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prospect, there are 88.9 snowfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Prospect, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Prospect, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Prospect. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Prospect in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Prospect?
How many days does it rain in December in Prospect?
How much does it snow in Prospect in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Prospect?
What is the average length of the day in December in Prospect?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Prospect?
How many hours of sunshine does Prospect have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prospect?
What is the UV index reading in December in Prospect?
Average temperature in December
Prospect, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Prospect, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Prospect, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Prospect, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Prospect, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Prospect, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Prospect, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Prospect, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Prospect, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
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 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Prospect, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Prospect, 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
Prospect, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 72
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in December
Prospect, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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