December weather forecast
Mount Vernon, NY

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Weather in December

December fully immerses Mount Vernon in winter, painting the cityscape white with 1.65" (42mm) of snow. The cold intensifies, keeping residents indoors, huddled around sources of warmth. The festive month sees the shortest daylight hours, owing to the sun's low trajectory. The stinging wind currents continue unabated, injecting deeper chill into the atmosphere. December crowns the year with its wintry charm, embracing the city in a frost-laden hug.

Temperature

The start of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, receding from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). In the month of December, the nighttime temperature in Mount Vernon dips to a steady average of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Vernon is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Mount Vernon, New York, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Vernon are January through April, November and December. In Mount Vernon, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mount Vernon?

In December, in Mount Vernon, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mount Vernon?

In December, in Mount Vernon, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mount Vernon in December?

In Mount Vernon, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mount Vernon?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mount Vernon have in December?

In Mount Vernon, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Mount Vernon?

On the first day of December in Mount Vernon, New York, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Vernon have in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Mount Vernon?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Mount Vernon, New York, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average temperature in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°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 (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average pressure in December - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average wind speed in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average humidity in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

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Average rainfall in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average rainfall in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average snowfall in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5 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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Vernon, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average UV index in December - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Vernon, 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 30).

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Average visibility in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average visibility in December - Mount Vernon, 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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