December weather forecast
South Glens Falls, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Glens Falls, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and max 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). South Glens Falls experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during December nights.

Humidity

In South Glens Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In South Glens Falls, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In South Glens Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.1 days and collects up to 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in South Glens Falls, New York. In South Glens Falls, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in South Glens Falls, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in South Glens Falls is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in South Glens Falls are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in South Glens Falls?

December temperatures in South Glens Falls vary between a high-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in South Glens Falls?

In South Glens Falls, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in South Glens Falls?

In South Glens Falls, in December, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in South Glens Falls in December?

In South Glens Falls, in December, during 5.3 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in South Glens Falls?

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in South Glens Falls.

How many hours of daylight does South Glens Falls have in December?

In South Glens Falls, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in South Glens Falls?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Glens Falls, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in South Glens Falls?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in South Glens Falls?

The months with the lowest UV index in South Glens Falls, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in South Glens Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in South Glens Falls is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average temperature in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average pressure in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average wind speed in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average humidity in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average rainfall in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average snowfall in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
South Glens Falls, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average UV index in December - South Glens Falls, 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 January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in December - South Glens Falls, 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, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
South Glens Falls, NY

Average visibility in December - South Glens Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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