December weather forecastRapids, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rapids, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Temperature
Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). Rapids sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) during the night in the month of December.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Rapids, New York, is 82%.Rainfall
In Rapids, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.3 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rapids, New York, are January through May, October through December. In December, in Rapids, it is snowing for 15.1 days. Throughout December, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rapids, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Rapids, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:40 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 4:49 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Rapids, the average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rapids, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 36°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 (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Rapids, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Rapids, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rapids, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Rapids, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Rapids, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rapids, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 4.29"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rapids, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rapids, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rapids, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).
Average UV index in December
Rapids, 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
Rapids, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
Rapids, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
