December weather forecastPalisades, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Palisades, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.7°F (5.4°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Palisades's December nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Palisades, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Palisades, 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
Palisades, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Palisades, NY
- Average humidity in December: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in December
Palisades, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Palisades, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in December
Palisades, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Palisades, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Palisades, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Palisades, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in December
Palisades, 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
Palisades, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Palisades, 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).
