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 onset of December results in a small decrease in the average high-temperature, moderately receding from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Selden indicates a consistently low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In Selden, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Selden are January through March, May, October and December. 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 Selden, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Selden, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Selden, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Selden. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Selden in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Selden?
What is the wettest month in Selden?
How many days does it rain in December in Selden?
When does it start to snow in Selden?
What is the month with the shortest days in Selden?
How many hours of daylight does Selden have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Selden?
How many hours of sunshine does Selden have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Selden?
What is the UV index intensity in December in Selden?
Average temperature in December
Selden, 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).
Average pressure in December
Selden, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Selden, 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).
Average humidity in December
Selden, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Selden, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Selden, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Selden, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Selden, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Selden, 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).
Average sunshine days in December
Selden, 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).
Average UV index in December
Selden, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Selden, 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).
Average visibility in December
Selden, 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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