December weather forecastNew Paltz, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in New Paltz, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).Temperature
With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in November to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.6 rainfall days, and 14.06" (357mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in New Paltz are January through May, October through December. In New Paltz, during December, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
In New Paltz, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in December
New Paltz, 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
New Paltz, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").
Average rainfall days in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Paltz, 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 54min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in December
New Paltz, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
