December weather forecast
Watervliet, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Watervliet, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). Throughout December, Watervliet encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Watervliet, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Watervliet, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watervliet, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Watervliet, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Watervliet. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Watervliet?

The high-temperature in Watervliet, New York, during December is 34.3°F (1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Watervliet?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Watervliet?

In December, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Watervliet?

In Watervliet, in December, during 8.6 snowfall days, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Watervliet?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Watervliet have in December?

In December, the average day length in Watervliet, New York, is 9h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Watervliet?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Watervliet, New York, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Watervliet have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Watervliet is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Watervliet?

The months with the lowest UV index in Watervliet are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Watervliet?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Watervliet, New York, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Watervliet, NY

Average temperature in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in December
Watervliet, NY

Average pressure in December - Watervliet, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Watervliet, NY

Average wind speed in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in December
Watervliet, NY

Average humidity in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Watervliet, NY

Average rainfall in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Watervliet, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Watervliet, NY

Average snowfall in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Watervliet, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 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
Watervliet, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Watervliet, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Watervliet, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Watervliet, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in December
Watervliet, NY

Average visibility in December - Watervliet, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).

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