December weather forecast
West Glens Falls, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in West Glens Falls, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in West Glens Falls's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C). West Glens Falls temperatures generally rest at a low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In West Glens Falls, in December, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Glens Falls, there are 97.1 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Glens Falls, New York. In West Glens Falls, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In West Glens Falls, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.8 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in West Glens Falls, New York.
On the first day of December in West Glens Falls, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in West Glens Falls, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in West Glens Falls?

The high-temperature, in December, in West Glens Falls, is 32.9°F (0.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in West Glens Falls?

In December, the average relative humidity in West Glens Falls, New York, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in West Glens Falls?

In West Glens Falls, New York, during December, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in West Glens Falls in December?

In December, in West Glens Falls, New York, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in West Glens Falls?

December has the shortest days of the year in West Glens Falls, New York, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does West Glens Falls have in December?

In December, the average day length in West Glens Falls, New York, is 9h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in West Glens Falls?

On the first day of December in West Glens Falls, New York, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in West Glens Falls?

The average sunshine duration in December in West Glens Falls, New York, is 4.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in West Glens Falls?

The months with the lowest UV index in West Glens Falls, New York, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in West Glens Falls?

In West Glens Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average temperature in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average pressure in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average wind speed in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average humidity in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average rainfall in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average snowfall in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 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
West Glens Falls, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (17.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average UV index in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
West Glens Falls, NY

Average visibility in December - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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