December weather forecastWhitfield, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Whitfield, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
The transition into December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is observed in Whitfield during the December nights.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Whitfield.Rainfall
In Whitfield, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Whitfield, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whitfield, New York, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Whitfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Whitfield, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°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 (17.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Whitfield, 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
Whitfield, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average humidity in December: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).
Average rainfall in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in December
Whitfield, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).
