December weather forecast
Lincolndale, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lincolndale, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Lincolndale reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lincolndale are January through May, October through December. In Lincolndale, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Lincolndale, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, in Lincolndale, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lincolndale, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Lincolndale?

During December, Lincolndale experiences an average high-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) and a low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C). In August, 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, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Lincolndale, in December, during 10.5 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lincolndale, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

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 Lincolndale have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 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 Lincolndale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lincolndale?

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?

In Lincolndale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average temperature in December - Lincolndale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average pressure in December - Lincolndale, 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
Lincolndale, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average humidity in December - Lincolndale, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lincolndale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lincolndale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lincolndale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lincolndale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lincolndale, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lincolndale, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Lincolndale, NY

Average UV index in December - Lincolndale, 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
Lincolndale, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Lincolndale, NY

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

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

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