December weather forecastWhitney Point, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Whitney Point, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). December nights in Whitney Point are marked by an average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.Rainfall
In Whitney Point, during December, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.5 rainfall days, and 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whitney Point, New York, in December, snow falls for 18.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.54" (217mm) of snow. In Whitney Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 94.8 days and aggregates up to 48.82" (1240mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Whitney Point.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Whitney Point, the average sunshine in December is 2.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Whitney Point are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average humidity in December: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).
Average rainfall in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.4").
Average rainfall days in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 8.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
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 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 2h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 6.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Whitney Point, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in December
Whitney Point, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
