December weather forecast
Saint James, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Saint James, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). During December, Saint James's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Saint James, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Saint James is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Saint James, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Saint James, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Saint James, New York, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading 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 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Saint James?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Saint James?

In December, the average relative humidity in Saint James is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Saint James?

The month with the most rainfall in Saint James, New York, is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Saint James?

In Saint James, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Saint James?

December is the first month it typically snows in Saint James, New York. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Saint James?

The month with the shortest days in Saint James is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Saint James?

The average day length in December in Saint James, New York, is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Saint James?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Saint James, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Saint James?

In Saint James, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Saint James?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Saint James, New York.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saint James?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saint James, NY

Average temperature in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Saint James, NY

Average pressure in December - Saint James, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Saint James, NY

Average wind speed in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Saint James, NY

Average humidity in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Saint James, NY

Average rainfall in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Saint James, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Saint James, NY

Average snowfall in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Saint James, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint James, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Saint James, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Saint James, NY

Average UV index in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Saint James, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Saint James, NY

Average visibility in December - Saint James, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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