December weather forecast
Greenwood Lake, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Greenwood Lake, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Greenwood Lake, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Greenwood Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Greenwood Lake, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24 snowfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) 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, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Greenwood Lake?

The high-temperature, in December, in Greenwood Lake, is 38.8°F (3.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Greenwood Lake?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December in Greenwood Lake is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Greenwood Lake, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Greenwood Lake, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Greenwood Lake have in December?

The average day length in December in Greenwood Lake is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Greenwood Lake have in December?

In Greenwood Lake, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is 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 minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average temperature in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.8°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 (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average pressure in December - Greenwood Lake, 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
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average wind speed in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average humidity in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average rainfall in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average snowfall in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Greenwood Lake, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average UV index in December - Greenwood Lake, 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
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Greenwood Lake, NY

Average visibility in December - Greenwood Lake, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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