December weather forecast
Ridgebury, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Ridgebury, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.9°F (3.3°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Ridgebury observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). During December, Ridgebury consistently records a temperature low averaging a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Ridgebury, in December, during 8.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ridgebury, there are 139 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ridgebury, New York, during December, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. In Ridgebury, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.4 days and aggregates up to 16.46" (418mm) of snow.

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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Ridgebury, New York, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Ridgebury is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ridgebury, New York, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Ridgebury in December?

In Ridgebury, in December, the average high-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Ridgebury?

The months with the highest humidity in Ridgebury, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December in Ridgebury?

In Ridgebury, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Ridgebury?

In December, in Ridgebury, New York, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout December, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Ridgebury?

In Ridgebury, in December, during 5.4 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Ridgebury?

December has the shortest days of the year in Ridgebury, New York, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Ridgebury?

In December, the average day length in Ridgebury, New York, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Ridgebury?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Ridgebury?

In Ridgebury, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ridgebury?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Ridgebury?

In Ridgebury, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average temperature in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average pressure in December - Ridgebury, 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
Ridgebury, NY

Average wind speed in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average humidity in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average rainfall in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average snowfall in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 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
Ridgebury, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Ridgebury, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Ridgebury, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in December
Ridgebury, NY

Average visibility in December - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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