December weather forecastPutnam Station, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Putnam Station, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 42.8°F (6°C) to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). An average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is recorded in the month of December.Humidity
In Putnam Station, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout December, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Putnam Station, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout December, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.6 snowfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Putnam Station, the average sunshine in December is 4.2h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 31.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 21.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 13.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).
Average UV index in December
Putnam Station, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Putnam Station, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
