December weather forecast
Fort Wadsworth, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Fort Wadsworth, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C). Nightly temperatures in Fort Wadsworth drop to an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) in December.

Humidity

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Fort Wadsworth.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall in Fort Wadsworth are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Wadsworth are January through April, November and December. In December, in Fort Wadsworth, New York, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Wadsworth, there are 20.2 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Fort Wadsworth, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Fort Wadsworth is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Wadsworth. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Fort Wadsworth?

The high-temperature during December is 42.6°F (5.9°C) and the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Fort Wadsworth?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Fort Wadsworth.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Wadsworth?

In December, the average relative humidity in Fort Wadsworth is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Fort Wadsworth?

The wettest months in Fort Wadsworth, New York, are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Fort Wadsworth in December?

In Fort Wadsworth, in December, during 12.6 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Fort Wadsworth?

In Fort Wadsworth, New York, in December, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Fort Wadsworth?

The average day length in December in Fort Wadsworth is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Wadsworth?

On the first day of December in Fort Wadsworth, New York, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Wadsworth?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Wadsworth?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fort Wadsworth, New York, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fort Wadsworth?

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

Average temperature in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average pressure in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average humidity in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average UV index in December - Fort Wadsworth, 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
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average visibility in December - Fort Wadsworth, 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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