December weather forecast
Clifton Park, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Clifton Park, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

In the transition to December, Clifton Park observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). Clifton Park experiences an average low-temperature reading of 24.8°F (-4°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In Clifton Park, New York, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Clifton Park are January through May, October through December. In Clifton Park, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Clifton Park, there are 49.1 snowfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Clifton Park is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of December, in Clifton Park, New York, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Clifton Park, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 1 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Clifton Park in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Clifton Park, is 34.3°F (1.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Clifton Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Clifton Park, New York, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Clifton Park in December?

In December, in Clifton Park, New York, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout December, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Clifton Park?

In Clifton Park, New York, during December, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Clifton Park?

December has the shortest days of the year in Clifton Park, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Clifton Park?

In December, the average day length in Clifton Park, New York, is 9h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Clifton Park?

On the first day of December in Clifton Park, New York, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Clifton Park have in December?

In Clifton Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Clifton Park?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Clifton Park?

In Clifton Park, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average temperature in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°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 (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average pressure in December - Clifton Park, 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
Clifton Park, NY

Average wind speed in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average humidity in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average rainfall in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average snowfall in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 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
Clifton Park, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Clifton Park, 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: 4h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average UV index in December - Clifton Park, 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
Clifton Park, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Clifton Park, NY

Average visibility in December - Clifton Park, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).

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