December weather forecast
Chestertown, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a subzero cold month in Chestertown, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and max 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a drop in Chestertown's average high-temperature, falling from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Chestertown experiences an average low-temperature reading of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

Rainfall

In Chestertown, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chestertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160 days and collects up to 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Chestertown, the average sunshine in December is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Chestertown, is 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

How much does it rain in Chestertown in December?

In Chestertown, in December, during 12 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Chestertown. Snow falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in December?

In Chestertown, in December, during 17.1 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 4:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:28 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chestertown have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 3.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chestertown, NY

Average temperature in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Chestertown, NY

Average pressure in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chestertown, NY

Average wind speed in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Chestertown, NY

Average humidity in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Chestertown, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Chestertown, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chestertown, NY

Average snowfall in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chestertown, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chestertown, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Chestertown, NY

Average UV index in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Chestertown, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Chestertown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in December
Chestertown, NY

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

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

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