December weather forecastOssining, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ossining, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).Temperature
December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Ossining's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ossining are January through May, October through December. In Ossining, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Ossining are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Ossining, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Ossining, 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
Ossining, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in December
Ossining, NY
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Ossining, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Ossining, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ossining, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ossining, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Ossining, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ossining, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Ossining, 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
Ossining, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Ossining, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
