December weather forecastWest Groton, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in West Groton, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Temperature
As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in November to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). West Groton's evenings during December maintain an average temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C), aligning closely with the daytime temperatures.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 87%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Groton, there are 143 rainfall days, and 21.3" (541mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Groton, during December, snow falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68.6 snowfall days, and 18.98" (482mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 3h.UV index
January, February 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 minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
West Groton, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°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 (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°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 (16.2°F).
Average pressure in December
West Groton, 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).
Average wind speed in December
West Groton, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in December
West Groton, NY
- Average humidity in December: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in December
West Groton, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in December
West Groton, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Groton, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.9"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Groton, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 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 Groton, 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: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Groton, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).
Average UV index in December
West Groton, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
West Groton, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 70
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
West Groton, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
