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
Weather in December
Temperature
The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Palisades, during December nights, observes an average temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In Palisades, 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
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. In Palisades, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Palisades.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 in Palisades is 4.7h.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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is December cold in Palisades?
What is the average humidity in December in Palisades?
What is the wettest month in Palisades?
How much does it rain in Palisades in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Palisades?
What is the month with the shortest days in Palisades?
What is the average length of the day in December in Palisades?
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Palisades?
How many hours of sunshine does Palisades have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Palisades?
How high is the UV index in December in Palisades?
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 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 4min
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).
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