December weather forecast
Airmont, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Airmont, New York, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a cool 50°F (10°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, a steady low-temperature average of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Airmont. In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 10.98" (279mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

Airmont in December has an average high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Airmont, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Airmont.

How many hours of daylight does Airmont have in December?

In Airmont, the average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Airmont have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Airmont, NY

Average temperature in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Airmont, NY

Average pressure in December - Airmont, 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
Airmont, NY

Average wind speed in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Airmont, NY

Average humidity in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Airmont, NY

Average rainfall in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Airmont, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Airmont, NY

Average snowfall in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Airmont, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Airmont, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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 5min

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
Airmont, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Airmont, NY

Average UV index in December - Airmont, 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
Airmont, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Airmont, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Airmont, NY

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

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

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