December weather forecast
Ossining, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Ossining, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Ossining's average low-temperature during December nights is observed to be a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ossining are January through May, October through December. In Ossining, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ossining are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Ossining?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Ossining, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Ossining have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 in Ossining.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Ossining, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Ossining, NY

Average temperature in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Ossining, NY

Average pressure in December - Ossining, 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
Ossining, NY

Average wind speed in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Ossining, NY

Average humidity in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Ossining, NY

Average rainfall in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.5").

Average rainfall days in December
Ossining, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Ossining, NY

Average snowfall in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Ossining, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ossining, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Ossining, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Ossining, NY

Average UV index in December - Ossining, 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
Ossining, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Ossining, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Ossining, NY

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

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

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