December weather forecast
Garrison, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Garrison, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

Garrison's December weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) in November to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). The average temperature during December nights dips to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Garrison, during December, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Garrison, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Garrison, the average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Garrison, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.7°F (-2.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Garrison, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Garrison have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

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 many hours of sunshine does Garrison have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Garrison is 4.7h.

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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Garrison is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Garrison, NY

Average temperature in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in December
Garrison, NY

Average pressure in December - Garrison, 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
Garrison, NY

Average wind speed in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Garrison, NY

Average humidity in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Garrison, NY

Average rainfall in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Garrison, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garrison, NY

Average snowfall in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garrison, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garrison, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Garrison, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Garrison, NY

Average UV index in December - Garrison, 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
Garrison, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Garrison, NY

Average visibility in December - Garrison, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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