December weather forecastWest Falls, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in West Falls, New York, with an average temperature varying between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). In West Falls, the nocturnal temperatures throughout December show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.Rainfall
In West Falls, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Falls, 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 West Falls, New York, in December, during 17.9 snowfall days, 7.28" (185mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 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 4:42 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:51 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 2.7h.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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
West Falls, 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).
