December weather forecast
Kiryas Joel, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kiryas Joel, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). An average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is recorded in the month of December in Kiryas Joel.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kiryas Joel, in December, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kiryas Joel, New York, there are 141.2 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kiryas Joel, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Kiryas Joel, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kiryas Joel.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Kiryas Joel, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kiryas Joel, 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 in Kiryas Joel. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Kiryas Joel in December?

In Kiryas Joel, in December, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Kiryas Joel?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Kiryas Joel, New York.

What is the average humidity in December in Kiryas Joel?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kiryas Joel?

In Kiryas Joel, in December, during 8.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kiryas Joel?

In Kiryas Joel, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kiryas Joel?

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 Kiryas Joel?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kiryas Joel?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kiryas Joel have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kiryas Joel is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kiryas Joel?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Kiryas Joel?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average temperature in December - Kiryas Joel, 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: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average pressure in December - Kiryas Joel, 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
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kiryas Joel, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average humidity in December - Kiryas Joel, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kiryas Joel, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kiryas Joel, 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 (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kiryas Joel, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kiryas Joel, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kiryas Joel, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kiryas Joel, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average UV index in December - Kiryas Joel, 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
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kiryas Joel, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Kiryas Joel, NY

Average visibility in December - Kiryas Joel, 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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