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
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In December, in Scotia, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Scotia, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Scotia, during December, snow falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Scotia, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Scotia is 4.2h.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Scotia?
What is the average humidity in December in Scotia?
How many days does it rain in December in Scotia?
How much does it snow in Scotia in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in Scotia?
What is the average length of the day in December in Scotia?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Scotia?
How many hours of sunshine does Scotia have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Scotia?
What is the UV index reading in December in Scotia?
Average temperature in December
Scotia, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Scotia, 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
Scotia, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Scotia, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Scotia, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").
Average rainfall days in December
Scotia, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Scotia, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Scotia, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Scotia, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Scotia, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Scotia, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Scotia, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Scotia, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and September (5mi).
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