December weather forecastRichfield Springs, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Richfield Springs, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Temperature
The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C) from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the nights in December, Richfield Springs experiences a consistent average temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Richfield Springs, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Richfield Springs, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout December, 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 16.69" (424mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Richfield Springs, 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
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.15"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richfield Springs, 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
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Richfield Springs, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Richfield Springs, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (5mi).
