December weather forecast
Fort Covington, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Fort Covington, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature records at 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In Fort Covington, the average relative humidity in December is 86%.

Rainfall

In Fort Covington, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Covington, there are 163 rainfall days, and 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Fort Covington, it is snowing for 15.6 days. Throughout December, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Covington, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.2 days and aggregates up to 40.79" (1036mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Covington, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fort Covington, the average sunshine in December is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Covington, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Fort Covington in December?

During December, Fort Covington experiences an average high-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Covington?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Covington, New York, is 86%.

How much does it rain in Fort Covington in December?

In Fort Covington, New York, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fort Covington in December?

In Fort Covington, in December, during 15.6 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Covington?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Covington have in December?

In December, the average day length is 8h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fort Covington?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:36 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Covington have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fort Covington is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Fort Covington?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Fort Covington?

In Fort Covington, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average temperature in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.8°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 (9.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average pressure in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.04"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average humidity in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 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
Fort Covington, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average UV index in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Covington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Covington, NY

Average visibility in December - Fort Covington, 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 and February (4mi).

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