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
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) in November to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Saugerties witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) throughout December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Saugerties, in December, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126.7 rainfall days, and 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Saugerties is December, when snow falls for 6.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5h.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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the shortest days?
How many hours of daylight does Saugerties have in December?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in December?
Average temperature in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Saugerties, 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 (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Saugerties, 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
Saugerties, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saugerties, 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: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Saugerties, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
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 33).
Average visibility in December
Saugerties, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).