Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). During the month of December, Cohoes experiences a steady low-temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Cohoes is 81%.Rainfall
In Cohoes, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cohoes, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cohoes are January through May, October through December. In December, in Cohoes, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cohoes, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, 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 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Cohoes, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cohoes. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Cohoes?
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Average temperature in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.3°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 (16.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Cohoes, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Cohoes, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 5.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cohoes, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Cohoes, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Cohoes, 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).
Average visibility in December
Cohoes, 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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