December weather forecast
Skaneateles, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Skaneateles, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Skaneateles observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C). A modest nighttime temperature average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) characterizes December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Skaneateles, New York, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Skaneateles, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Skaneateles, New York, in December, during 16 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Skaneateles, there are 80.8 snowfall days, and 35.91" (912mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Skaneateles, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 2.9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Skaneateles. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Skaneateles in December?

In Skaneateles, 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Skaneateles?

The average relative humidity in December in Skaneateles, New York, is 85%.

How much does it rain in Skaneateles in December?

In Skaneateles, in December, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Skaneateles in December?

In Skaneateles, New York, during December, snow falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Skaneateles?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Skaneateles, New York.

How many hours of daylight does Skaneateles have in December?

The average day length in December in Skaneateles, New York, is 9h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Skaneateles?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Skaneateles, New York, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Skaneateles have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Skaneateles?

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Skaneateles, New York.

How high is the UV index in December in Skaneateles?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average temperature in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average pressure in December - Skaneateles, 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
Skaneateles, NY

Average wind speed in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average humidity in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average rainfall in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average snowfall in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 16 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 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
Skaneateles, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Skaneateles, 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: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average UV index in December - Skaneateles, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Skaneateles, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Skaneateles, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 71

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Skaneateles, NY

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

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

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