December weather forecastStaatsburg, NY
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Staatsburg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.4°F (3°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Temperature
The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a cold 37.4°F (3°C). In Staatsburg, December nights cool down to an average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Staatsburg, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Staatsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Staatsburg, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) 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 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Staatsburg. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°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 (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in December
Staatsburg, 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
Staatsburg, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in December
Staatsburg, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").
Average rainfall days in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min
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 54min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Staatsburg, 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
Staatsburg, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
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 34).
Average visibility in December
Staatsburg, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
