December weather forecast
Mount Vernon, NY

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Weather in December

December fully immerses Mount Vernon in winter, painting the cityscape white with 1.65" (42mm) of snow. The cold intensifies, keeping residents indoors, huddled around sources of warmth. The festive month sees the shortest daylight hours, owing to the sun's low trajectory. The stinging wind currents continue unabated, injecting deeper chill into the atmosphere. December crowns the year with its wintry charm, embracing the city in a frost-laden hug.

Temperature

Mount Vernon in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). The nights of December anticipate an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Mount Vernon, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mount Vernon, New York. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.1 days and aggregates up to 8.43" (214mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature during December is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Mount Vernon, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mount Vernon, during December, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Mount Vernon, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

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 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What are the months with 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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average pressure in December - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average wind speed in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average humidity in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average rainfall in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average snowfall in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mount Vernon, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average UV index in December - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mount Vernon, NY

Average visibility in December - Mount Vernon, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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