December weather forecastCopake, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Copake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Temperature
In December, the average high-temperature goes from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). During December, Copake's temperature averages to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at night.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Copake, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Copake, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Copake, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Copake, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Copake, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in December
Copake, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Copake, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in December
Copake, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Copake, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 2.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Copake, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Copake, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Copake, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Copake, 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
Copake, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
Copake, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).





