December weather forecast
Elmsford, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elmsford, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41°F (5°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Elmsford, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Elmsford.

Rainfall

In Elmsford, New York, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elmsford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.4 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elmsford are January through April, October through December. In Elmsford, New York, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elmsford, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elmsford.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Elmsford during December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Elmsford, is 41°F (5°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Elmsford?

The months with the highest humidity in Elmsford are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Elmsford?

The average relative humidity in December in Elmsford, New York, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Elmsford in December?

In Elmsford, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Elmsford?

In December, in Elmsford, New York, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elmsford?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elmsford, New York.

What is the average length of the day in December in Elmsford?

The average day length in December in Elmsford, New York, is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Elmsford?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elmsford, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Elmsford have in December?

In Elmsford, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Elmsford.

What is the UV index reading in December in Elmsford?

In Elmsford, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Elmsford, NY

Average temperature in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Elmsford, NY

Average pressure in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Elmsford, NY

Average wind speed in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Elmsford, NY

Average humidity in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Elmsford, NY

Average rainfall in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in December
Elmsford, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Elmsford, NY

Average snowfall in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Elmsford, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h 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: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Elmsford, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Elmsford, NY

Average UV index in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Elmsford, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Elmsford, NY

Average visibility in December - Elmsford, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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