Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
As December arrives, West Plattsburgh's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The low-temperature in West Plattsburgh averages to a still subzero cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
In West Plattsburgh, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.Rainfall
In December, in West Plattsburgh, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in West Plattsburgh are January through May, October through December. In West Plattsburgh, during December, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:23 pm EST.
Sunshine
In West Plattsburgh, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in West Plattsburgh are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in West Plattsburgh?
What is the average humidity in December in West Plattsburgh?
How many days does it rain in December in West Plattsburgh?
How much does it snow in West Plattsburgh in December?
What is the month with the shortest days in West Plattsburgh?
What is the average length of the day in December in West Plattsburgh?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in West Plattsburgh?
How many hours of sunshine does West Plattsburgh have in December?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Plattsburgh?
How high is the UV index in December in West Plattsburgh?
Average temperature in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 30.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average humidity in December: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 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 Plattsburgh, NY
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in December
West Plattsburgh, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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