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 indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, from November's chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). During the month of December, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Rifton are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In Rifton, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rifton, New York, in December, during 5.8 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 16.38" (416mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Rifton, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rifton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in Rifton during December?
What is the most humid month in Rifton?
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How many days does it rain in December in Rifton?
How much does it snow in Rifton in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Rifton?
How many hours of daylight does Rifton have in December?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Rifton?
How long on average sun shines in December in Rifton?
When is the lowest UV index in Rifton?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Rifton?
Average temperature in December
Rifton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in December
Rifton, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Rifton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Rifton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Rifton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in December
Rifton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rifton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rifton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rifton, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rifton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Rifton, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Rifton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in December
Rifton, 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).
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