December weather forecast
Kiamesha Lake, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kiamesha Lake, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and an average high of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

During the transition into December, Kiamesha Lake observes a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). In the month of December, the temperature in Kiamesha Lake, New York, generally rests at an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Kiamesha Lake, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.7 rainfall days, and 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kiamesha Lake. December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kiamesha Lake, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kiamesha Lake is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kiamesha Lake are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kiamesha Lake?

In December, in Kiamesha Lake, the average high-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.9°F (-4.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Kiamesha Lake?

The months with the highest humidity in Kiamesha Lake are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in December in Kiamesha Lake?

In December, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kiamesha Lake?

In Kiamesha Lake, New York, in December, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Kiamesha Lake?

December is the month with the most snowfall in Kiamesha Lake. Snow falls for 8.1 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Kiamesha Lake in December?

In Kiamesha Lake, New York, in December, snow falls for 8.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.04" (128mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kiamesha Lake?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Kiamesha Lake?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kiamesha Lake?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kiamesha Lake, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Kiamesha Lake?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kiamesha Lake is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kiamesha Lake?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kiamesha Lake.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kiamesha Lake?

In Kiamesha Lake, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average temperature in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average pressure in December - Kiamesha 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
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average humidity in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kiamesha Lake, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average UV index in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Kiamesha Lake, NY

Average visibility in December - Kiamesha Lake, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).

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