December weather forecast
Bellvale, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bellvale, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December corresponds with a decrease in the average high-temperature, down to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). During December, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Bellvale.

Rainfall

In Bellvale, in December, during 7.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 13.31" (338mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bellvale, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Bellvale, New York, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Bellvale, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.8 days and aggregates up to 6.89" (175mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Bellvale is 4.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Bellvale?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Bellvale, is 38.8°F (3.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Bellvale?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December in Bellvale?

In December, the average relative humidity in Bellvale is 81%.

How much does it rain in Bellvale in December?

In Bellvale, New York, during December, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Bellvale?

In Bellvale, in December, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Bellvale?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Bellvale?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Bellvale?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bellvale have in December?

In Bellvale, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Bellvale?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Bellvale, NY

Average temperature in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Bellvale, NY

Average pressure in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bellvale, NY

Average wind speed in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Bellvale, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Bellvale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Bellvale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bellvale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bellvale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bellvale, 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 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bellvale, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Bellvale, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Bellvale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Bellvale, NY

Average visibility in December - Bellvale, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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