December weather forecast
Piercefield, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Piercefield, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and max 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Piercefield's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a wintry 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). Throughout the nights in December, Piercefield experiences an average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Piercefield is 87%.

Rainfall

In December, in Piercefield, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Piercefield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Piercefield. In Piercefield, New York, in December, snow falls for 18.5 days, with typically accumulated 9.92" (252mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Piercefield, New York, there are 100.5 snowfall days, and 58.23" (1479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Piercefield is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Piercefield, New York, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 1 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Piercefield?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Piercefield are 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Piercefield?

In Piercefield, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Piercefield?

In December, in Piercefield, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Piercefield?

In Piercefield, New York, during December, snow falls for 18.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Piercefield?

The month with the shortest days in Piercefield, New York, is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Piercefield have in December?

In December, the average day length in Piercefield, New York, is 8h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Piercefield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Piercefield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Piercefield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Piercefield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Piercefield, New York, is 1. A UV Index estimate 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
Piercefield, NY

Average temperature in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in December
Piercefield, NY

Average pressure in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Piercefield, NY

Average wind speed in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Piercefield, NY

Average humidity in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Piercefield, NY

Average rainfall in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Piercefield, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Piercefield, NY

Average snowfall in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Piercefield, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Piercefield, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Piercefield, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Piercefield, NY

Average UV index in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Piercefield, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in December
Piercefield, NY

Average visibility in December - Piercefield, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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