Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
Mount Vernon in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).Humidity
In Mount Vernon, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mount Vernon, New York. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.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 Mount Vernon, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).