December weather forecast
Queensbury, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Queensbury, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in November to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C). Queensbury experiences a consistent average temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Queensbury is 81%.

Rainfall

In Queensbury, New York, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Queensbury, there are 97.1 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Queensbury are January through May, October through December. In Queensbury, New York, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Queensbury, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Queensbury is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Queensbury are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Queensbury?

The high-temperature in Queensbury during December is 32.9°F (0.5°C) and the low-temperature is 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Queensbury?

In December, the average relative humidity in Queensbury is 81%.

How much does it rain in Queensbury in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Queensbury?

In Queensbury, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Queensbury?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

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

In Queensbury, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Queensbury?

On the first day of December in Queensbury, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Queensbury?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Queensbury, New York, is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Queensbury?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Queensbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Queensbury, NY

Average temperature in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Queensbury, NY

Average pressure in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Queensbury, NY

Average wind speed in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Queensbury, NY

Average humidity in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Queensbury, NY

Average rainfall in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
Queensbury, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Queensbury, NY

Average snowfall in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Queensbury, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
Queensbury, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Queensbury, 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Queensbury, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Queensbury, NY

Average UV index in December - Queensbury, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Queensbury, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Queensbury, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Queensbury, NY

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

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

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