December weather forecastValley Cottage, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Valley Cottage, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 30.7°F (-0.7°C).Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41°F (5°C). Nighttime temperature in Valley Cottage dips to a mean of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during December.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Valley Cottage are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Valley Cottage, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Valley Cottage, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 30.79" (782mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Valley Cottage, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 9.41" (239mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Valley Cottage, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 41°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Valley Cottage, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 18min).
- 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Valley Cottage, 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
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in December
Valley Cottage, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
