December weather forecast
Fort Montgomery, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Fort Montgomery, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C). During December nights, Fort Montgomery witnesses a consistent average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Fort Montgomery, in December, during 9.5 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Montgomery, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 30.55" (776mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Montgomery, in December, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.4 snowfall days, and 12.87" (327mm) 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 in Fort Montgomery, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Fort Montgomery during December?

Fort Montgomery in December has an average high-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Fort Montgomery?

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Montgomery?

The average relative humidity in December in Fort Montgomery is 79%.

How much does it rain in Fort Montgomery in December?

In December, in Fort Montgomery, New York, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Fort Montgomery in December?

In Fort Montgomery, New York, during December, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fort Montgomery?

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

How many hours of daylight does Fort Montgomery have in December?

The average day length in December in Fort Montgomery is 9h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Fort Montgomery?

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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fort Montgomery?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fort Montgomery?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Fort Montgomery?

In Fort Montgomery, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average temperature in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average pressure in December - Fort Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average humidity in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Montgomery, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December - Fort Montgomery, 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 33).

Average visibility in December
Fort Montgomery, NY

Average visibility in December - Fort Montgomery, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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