December weather forecast
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cornwall-on-Hudson, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) 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 in Cornwall-on-Hudson, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Cornwall-on-Hudson, the average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 39°F (3.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Cornwall-on-Hudson, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 5.1 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Cornwall-on-Hudson, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average temperature in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average pressure in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, 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
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average wind speed in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average humidity in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average rainfall in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average snowfall in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

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

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 12min).

  • 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average UV index in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Average visibility in December - Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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