December weather forecast
Fort Hamilton, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Hamilton, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.2°F (6.2°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a slight temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a cool 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). Fort Hamilton nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In Fort Hamilton, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Fort Hamilton, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Fort Hamilton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fort Hamilton, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 4.96" (126mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Fort Hamilton, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Fort Hamilton?

The high-temperature, in December, in Fort Hamilton, is 43.2°F (6.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Hamilton, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Fort Hamilton, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Hamilton have in December?

In Fort Hamilton, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

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 minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average temperature in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average pressure in December - Fort Hamilton, 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
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average humidity in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average UV index in December - Fort Hamilton, 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
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Hamilton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Fort Hamilton, NY

Average visibility in December - Fort Hamilton, 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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