December weather forecast
Fort Wadsworth, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fort Wadsworth, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature subtly reduces, transitioning from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). During the nights in December, Fort Wadsworth observes an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fort Wadsworth, New York, in December, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.2 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Fort Wadsworth, the average high-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Fort Wadsworth?

In Fort Wadsworth, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 3.35" (85mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Fort Wadsworth, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fort Wadsworth in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout December, 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

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

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

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 4:29 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 Wadsworth have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the month 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average temperature in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.6°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 (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average pressure in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average humidity in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 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 Wadsworth, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fort Wadsworth, 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: 5h and 0min

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 Wadsworth, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fort Wadsworth, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

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

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

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

Average visibility in December
Fort Wadsworth, NY

Average visibility in December - Fort Wadsworth, 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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