December weather forecastBuffalo, Canada

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between -4.3°C (24.3°F) and -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Temperature

In Buffalo, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of -4.3°C (24.3°F) and a low of -10.8°C (12.6°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, December is the most humid month in Buffalo.

Rainfall

In Buffalo, in December, it is raining for 2.5 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.9 days and collects up to 243mm (9.57") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buffalo, Canada, are January through May, September through December. In Buffalo, during December, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.5 snowfall days, and 397mm (15.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Buffalo is December, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

Sunshine

February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Buffalo.

UV index

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Buffalo is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

December, characterized by an average high temperature of -4.3°C (24.3°F) and a low temperature of -10.8°C (12.6°F), is generally the coldest month in Buffalo.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are -4.3°C (24.3°F) and -10.8°C (12.6°F) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 85%, December is the most humid month.

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

In Buffalo, during December, the rain falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

In December, in Buffalo, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout December, 41mm (1.61") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 0min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Buffalo is 8h and 2min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 8:03 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:24 am and sunset at 4:27 pm MST.

The months with the least sunshine in Buffalo are February and December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Buffalo is 4.7h.

In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average high temperature in December: -4.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (-4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -10.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-11.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1010.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (46%).

Average rainfall in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (6mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average snowfall in December: 41mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (74mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Buffalo, Canada

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).