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" 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

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.9°F in November to a cold 41.9°F. Mount Vernon experiences a mean temperature of 32.5°F during December nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Vernon, there are 156.5 rainfall days, and 33.19" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mount Vernon are January through April, November and December. In December, in Mount Vernon, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.65" of snow is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Mount Vernon, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Vernon are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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FAQ

How cold is it in Mount Vernon in December?

December temperatures in Mount Vernon, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F and a low-temperature of 32.5°F. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 86°F.

What is the average humidity in December in Mount Vernon?

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

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

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mount Vernon in December?

In Mount Vernon, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December in Mount Vernon?

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Mount Vernon?

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Mount Vernon?

In Mount Vernon, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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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