December weather forecast
Gardiner, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gardiner, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to an icy 37.8°F (3.2°C). Gardiner throughout December, records an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Gardiner, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 29.53" (750mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, in Gardiner, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated. In Gardiner, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.4 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Gardiner, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Gardiner are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Gardiner, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gardiner?

In Gardiner, in December, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gardiner, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Gardiner have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gardiner?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Gardiner, NY

Average temperature in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in December
Gardiner, NY

Average pressure in December - Gardiner, 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
Gardiner, NY

Average wind speed in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Gardiner, NY

Average humidity in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Gardiner, NY

Average rainfall in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Gardiner, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gardiner, NY

Average snowfall in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gardiner, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gardiner, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gardiner, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gardiner, NY

Average UV index in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (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
Gardiner, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Gardiner, NY

Average visibility in December - Gardiner, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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