December weather forecastKerhonkson, NY

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kerhonkson, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is recorded during the nights in December in Kerhonkson.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kerhonkson, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.8 rainfall days, and 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kerhonkson, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Kerhonkson, in December, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Kerhonkson, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.8 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Kerhonkson, New York, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kerhonkson, New York, is 4.6h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, in Kerhonkson, the average high-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in December is 84%.

In December, in Kerhonkson, New York, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Kerhonkson, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Kerhonkson is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Kerhonkson, New York, is 9h and 12min.

On the first day of December in Kerhonkson, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kerhonkson is 4.6h.

The month with the lowest UV index in Kerhonkson, New York, is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Kerhonkson, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Kerhonkson, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kerhonkson, 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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Kerhonkson, NY

  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).