December weather forecast
Sugar Loaf, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sugar Loaf, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Sugar Loaf in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Loaf, New York, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sugar Loaf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sugar Loaf, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Sugar Loaf, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Sugar Loaf, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sugar Loaf, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Sugar Loaf is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Sugar Loaf?

During December, Sugar Loaf experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Sugar Loaf?

The months with the highest humidity in Sugar Loaf, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Sugar Loaf?

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

How much does it rain in Sugar Loaf in December?

In December, in Sugar Loaf, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Sugar Loaf?

In Sugar Loaf, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Sugar Loaf?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Sugar Loaf?

The average day length in December in Sugar Loaf is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Sugar Loaf?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Sugar Loaf?

The average sunshine duration in December in Sugar Loaf, New York, is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sugar Loaf?

The months with the lowest UV index in Sugar Loaf are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sugar Loaf?

In Sugar Loaf, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average temperature in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average pressure in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average humidity in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sugar Loaf, 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 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average UV index in December - Sugar Loaf, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in December
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average visibility in December - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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