December weather forecastRockdale, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Rockdale, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°F (0.5°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in November to a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C). In the month of December, an average of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) marks the low-temperature in Rockdale.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In Rockdale, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rockdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.2 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rockdale, during December, snow falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82.5 snowfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.UV index
February, November 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 32.9°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 (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Rockdale, 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
Rockdale, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 8.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Rockdale, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in December
Rockdale, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
