December weather forecast
Westerlea, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Westerlea, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

December shows a mild decline in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a cold 34.5°F (1.4°C). Westerlea records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) in December, slightly lower than the daytime high.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In Westerlea, New York, during December, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Westerlea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.4 days and collects up to 16.57" (421mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Westerlea are January through April, October through December. The months with the most snowfall are February and December, with an average 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Westerlea, New York, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Westerlea, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Westerlea?

The high-temperature, in December, in Westerlea, is 34.5°F (1.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Westerlea?

In Westerlea, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Westerlea?

In Westerlea, New York, in December, during 9.2 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Westerlea?

The months with the most snowfall in Westerlea are February and December, with an average 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Westerlea in December?

In Westerlea, New York, in December, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Westerlea?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Westerlea, New York.

How many hours of daylight does Westerlea have in December?

In Westerlea, the average day length in December is 9h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Westerlea?

On the first day of December in Westerlea, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Westerlea?

In Westerlea, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Westerlea?

The months with the lowest UV index in Westerlea are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December in Westerlea?

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westerlea, NY

Average temperature in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Westerlea, NY

Average pressure in December - Westerlea, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Westerlea, NY

Average wind speed in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Westerlea, NY

Average humidity in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Westerlea, NY

Average rainfall in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in December
Westerlea, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Westerlea, NY

Average snowfall in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.62"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Westerlea, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 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
Westerlea, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Westerlea, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Westerlea, NY

Average UV index in December - Westerlea, 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
Westerlea, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Westerlea, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

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 32).

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Average visibility in December
Westerlea, NY

Average visibility in December - Westerlea, 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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