December weather forecast
Peekskill, NY

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Weather in December

December in Peekskill, New York, USA welcomes winter in full swing; temperatures plummets down to 28.8°F (-1.8°C), making it one of the coldest months of the year. The brisk wind speeds at 6.8mph (10.9km/h) add to the overall chill in the weather. In December, snowfall becomes a common occurrence seeing approximately 2.32" (59mm) of snowfall. Short daylight hours of 9.2 hours and reduced sun exposure underscore Peakskill’s wintertime narrative. As the New Year approaches, January inherits December's chilly weather, rejuvenating the annual climatic cycle.

Temperature

With December's arrival, Peekskill's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) in November to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). Peekskill's average low-temperature for the month of December records at a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Peekskill, during December, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Peekskill, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Peekskill, New York, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.4 snowfall days, and 12.87" (327mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Peekskill.
On the first day of December in Peekskill, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Peekskill, New York, is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Peekskill in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Peekskill, records 39.9°F (4.4°C), while the low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Peekskill?

The months with the highest humidity in Peekskill, New York, are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Peekskill?

The average relative humidity in December in Peekskill is 79%.

How much does it rain in Peekskill in December?

In December, in Peekskill, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Peekskill?

In Peekskill, New York, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Peekskill?

December has the shortest days of the year in Peekskill, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Peekskill have in December?

The average day length in December in Peekskill, New York, is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Peekskill?

On the first day of December in Peekskill, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Peekskill?

In Peekskill, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Peekskill?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Peekskill?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Peekskill, New York, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peekskill, NY

Average temperature in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Peekskill, NY

Average pressure in December - Peekskill, 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
Peekskill, NY

Average wind speed in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Peekskill, NY

Average humidity in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Peekskill, NY

Average rainfall in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in December
Peekskill, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Peekskill, NY

Average snowfall in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Peekskill, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Peekskill, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peekskill, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Peekskill, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Peekskill, NY

Average UV index in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Peekskill, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Peekskill, 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 33).

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Average visibility in December
Peekskill, NY

Average visibility in December - Peekskill, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).

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