December weather forecast
Gardnertown, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gardnertown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Gardnertown registers a consistent average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) during December.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Gardnertown, in December, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gardnertown, in December, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gardnertown, there are 27.2 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Gardnertown in December?

In Gardnertown, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Gardnertown?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Gardnertown.

What is the average humidity in December in Gardnertown?

The average relative humidity in December in Gardnertown is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Gardnertown?

In Gardnertown, during December, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Gardnertown?

In December, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout December, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gardnertown?

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

How many hours of daylight does Gardnertown have in December?

The average day length in December in Gardnertown, New York, is 9h and 14min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gardnertown?

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, in Gardnertown, New York, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gardnertown?

In Gardnertown, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Gardnertown?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Gardnertown?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Gardnertown, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average temperature in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average pressure in December - Gardnertown, 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
Gardnertown, NY

Average wind speed in December - Gardnertown, 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
Gardnertown, NY

Average humidity in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average rainfall in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average snowfall in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Gardnertown, NY

Average UV index in December - Gardnertown, 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
Gardnertown, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Gardnertown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Gardnertown, NY

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

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

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