December weather forecast
Slingerlands, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Slingerlands, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) in November to an icy 34.7°F (1.5°C). In December, Slingerlands experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In Slingerlands, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Slingerlands, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Slingerlands, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 32.44" (824mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Slingerlands, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.2 snowfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Slingerlands, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Slingerlands, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Slingerlands?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Slingerlands, is 34.7°F (1.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Slingerlands?

In December, the average relative humidity in Slingerlands is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Slingerlands?

In Slingerlands, New York, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Slingerlands?

In December, in Slingerlands, New York, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Slingerlands?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Slingerlands.

What is the average length of the day in December in Slingerlands?

The average day length in December is 9h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Slingerlands?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Slingerlands, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Slingerlands?

In Slingerlands, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Slingerlands?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Slingerlands.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Slingerlands?

In Slingerlands, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. 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
Slingerlands, NY

Average temperature in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average pressure in December - Slingerlands, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average wind speed in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average humidity in December - Slingerlands, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average rainfall in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average snowfall in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 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
Slingerlands, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Slingerlands, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average UV index in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

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 33).

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Average visibility in December
Slingerlands, NY

Average visibility in December - Slingerlands, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August and September (5mi).

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