December weather forecastRipley, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Ripley, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a subtle temperature shift, as the average high-temperature eases from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). In December, a low-temperature average of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) is characteristic of Ripley, marking a minor shift from daytime temperatures.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In Ripley, New York, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.3 rainfall days, and 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ripley, New York, in December, snow falls for 13.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.7" (94mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.8 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Ripley, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:47 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:56 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 2.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ripley are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ripley, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Ripley, 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
Ripley, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 13.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Ripley, NY
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Ripley, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Ripley, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ripley, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ripley, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ripley, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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: 2h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ripley, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ripley, 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
Ripley, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Ripley, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
