December weather forecastWales Center, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Wales Center, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).Temperature
During Wales Center's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). In Wales Center, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Wales Center is 86%.Rainfall
In Wales Center, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wales Center, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.6 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wales Center, in December, during 17.9 snowfall days, 7.28" (185mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wales Center, there are 88.4 snowfall days, and 38.39" (975mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:41 pm. On the last day of December, in Wales Center, New York, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:50 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Wales Center is 2.7h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Wales Center. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Wales Center, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and September (78%).
Average rainfall in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 7.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Wales Center, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Wales Center, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
