December weather forecastTompkinsville, NY

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Tompkinsville, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a cold 42.6°F (5.9°C). Nighttime temperature in Tompkinsville dips to a mean of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Tompkinsville are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tompkinsville are January through April, November and December. In Tompkinsville, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.2 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tompkinsville.
On the first day of December in Tompkinsville, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Tompkinsville, New York, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tompkinsville. 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: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tompkinsville, is 42.6°F (5.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December in Tompkinsville, New York, is 76%.

The wettest months in Tompkinsville are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of rainfall.

In Tompkinsville, New York, during December, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In December, the average day length in Tompkinsville, New York, is 9h and 19min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

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

In Tompkinsville, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tompkinsville, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Tompkinsville, NY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Tompkinsville, 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).