December weather forecast
Stafford, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Stafford, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December results in a decrease in the average high-temperature, receding from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C). During the month of December, the temperature in Stafford falls to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Stafford, during December, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Stafford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.4 days and collects up to 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Stafford are January through May, October through December. In Stafford, during December, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.1 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) 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 December in Stafford, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Stafford, New York, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Stafford. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Stafford?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Stafford are 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Stafford?

In December, the average relative humidity in Stafford, New York, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Stafford in December?

In December, in Stafford, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout December, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Stafford in December?

In Stafford, in December, during 11.5 snowfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Stafford?

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

How many hours of daylight does Stafford have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Stafford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Stafford, sunrise is at 7:43 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Stafford have in December?

In Stafford, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Stafford?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Stafford, New York, is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Stafford, NY

Average temperature in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in December
Stafford, NY

Average pressure in December - Stafford, 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
Stafford, NY

Average wind speed in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Stafford, NY

Average humidity in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and July (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Stafford, NY

Average rainfall in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Stafford, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Stafford, NY

Average snowfall in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Stafford, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 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
Stafford, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Stafford, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Stafford, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11 days).

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Average UV index in December
Stafford, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Stafford, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Stafford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Stafford, NY

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

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

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