December weather forecast
Cross River, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Cross River, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival correlates with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). An average temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) marks the nights in December.

Humidity

In Cross River, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cross River, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 22.32" (567mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Cross River are January through May, October through December. In Cross River, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Cross River, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 9.02" (229mm) of snow.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures in Cross River, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C). In August, 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, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Cross River, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, in Cross River, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Cross River, in December, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cross River have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cross River?

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?

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

Average temperature in December
Cross River, NY

Average temperature in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Cross River, NY

Average pressure in December - Cross River, 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
Cross River, NY

Average wind speed in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Cross River, NY

Average humidity in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Cross River, NY

Average rainfall in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in December
Cross River, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Cross River, NY

Average snowfall in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Cross River, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Cross River, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Cross River, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Cross River, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Cross River, NY

Average UV index in December - Cross River, 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
Cross River, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Cross River, NY

Average visibility in December - Cross River, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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