December weather forecast
Copake, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Copake, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a chilly 46°F (7.8°C) in November to a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C). During December, Copake's temperature averages to a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Copake, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Copake, there are 139.3 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 15.79" (401mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

During December, Copake experiences an average high-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) and a low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Copake, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Copake, during December, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Copake have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Copake?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:32 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Copake have in December?

In Copake, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Copake, NY

Average temperature in December - Copake, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Copake, NY

Average pressure in December - Copake, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Copake, NY

Average wind speed in December - Copake, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Copake, NY

Average humidity in December - Copake, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Copake, NY

Average rainfall in December - Copake, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in December
Copake, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Copake, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Copake, NY

Average snowfall in December - Copake, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Copake, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Copake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Copake, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Copake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Copake, NY

Average UV index in December - Copake, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
Copake, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Copake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Copake, NY

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

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

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