December weather forecast
Dobbs Ferry, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Dobbs Ferry, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41°F (5°C). An average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Dobbs Ferry are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Dobbs Ferry, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18.9 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Dobbs Ferry, is 41°F (5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December in Dobbs Ferry?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Dobbs Ferry, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Dobbs Ferry, New York, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Dobbs Ferry, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Dobbs Ferry have in December?

In Dobbs Ferry, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Dobbs Ferry, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
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Average temperature in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Dobbs Ferry, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dobbs Ferry, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Dobbs Ferry, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Dobbs Ferry, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Dobbs Ferry, 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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