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
December's arrival in Poughkeepsie coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Poughkeepsie observes an average nighttime temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Poughkeepsie.Rainfall
In Poughkeepsie, New York, during December, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. In Poughkeepsie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Poughkeepsie. In Poughkeepsie, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Poughkeepsie, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Poughkeepsie, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Poughkeepsie. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
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. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Poughkeepsie in December?
What is the most humid month in Poughkeepsie?
What is the average humidity in December in Poughkeepsie?
How much does it rain in Poughkeepsie in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Poughkeepsie?
What is the month with the shortest days in Poughkeepsie?
How many hours of daylight does Poughkeepsie have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Poughkeepsie?
How many hours of sunshine does Poughkeepsie have in December?
When is the lowest UV index in Poughkeepsie?
How high is the UV index in December in Poughkeepsie?
Average temperature in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average humidity in December: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
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 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 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Poughkeepsie, 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
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
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 36).
Average visibility in December
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average visibility in December: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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