December weather forecast
The Cape, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in The Cape, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in November to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). The Cape, during the month of December, experiences an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in The Cape, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In The Cape, in December, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In The Cape, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in The Cape. In The Cape, in December, during 5.6 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in The Cape, there are 31.8 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in The Cape, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 during December leads to these advisories:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in The Cape in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in The Cape, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in The Cape?

The months with the highest humidity in The Cape, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in December in The Cape?

In The Cape, the average relative humidity in December is 84%.

How much does it rain in The Cape in December?

In December, in The Cape, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout December, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in The Cape in December?

In The Cape, during December, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in The Cape?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in The Cape?

In The Cape, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in The Cape?

On the first day of December in The Cape, New York, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does The Cape have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in The Cape is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in The Cape?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index in The Cape, New York.

What is the UV index intensity in December in The Cape?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in The Cape, New York, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
The Cape, NY

Average temperature in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
The Cape, NY

Average pressure in December - The Cape, 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
The Cape, NY

Average wind speed in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
The Cape, NY

Average humidity in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
The Cape, NY

Average rainfall in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in December
The Cape, NY

Average rainfall days in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
The Cape, NY

Average snowfall in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
The Cape, NY

Average snowfall days in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 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
The Cape, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - The Cape, 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 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in December
The Cape, NY

Average sunshine days in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
The Cape, NY

Average UV index in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
The Cape, NY

Average cloud cover in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in December
The Cape, NY

Average visibility in December - The Cape, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).

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