December weather forecast
Lake Carmel, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Carmel, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.3°F (3.5°C) and an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in November to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). Lake Carmel experiences a nighttime temperature average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lake Carmel, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake Carmel, New York, there are 126.5 rainfall days, and 17.64" (448mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Carmel, New York, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Lake Carmel, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 8.03" (204mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Carmel, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake Carmel, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lake Carmel is 4.4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Lake Carmel?

The high-temperature, in December, in Lake Carmel, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27.3°F (-2.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Carmel?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Carmel?

In Lake Carmel, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in Lake Carmel in December?

In Lake Carmel, New York, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake Carmel?

In Lake Carmel, New York, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

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

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 Lake Carmel?

In Lake Carmel, the average day length in December is 9h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Carmel?

On the first day of December in Lake Carmel, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

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

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lake Carmel?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lake Carmel?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Lake Carmel, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average temperature in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average pressure in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average humidity in December - Lake Carmel, 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
Lake Carmel, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Carmel, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Carmel, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Lake Carmel, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Carmel, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Lake Carmel, NY

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

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

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