December weather forecast
Palenville, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Palenville, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Temperature

During Palenville's transition into December, the average high-temperature lessens, moving from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C). Palenville encounters a steady low-temperature average of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Palenville are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Palenville, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Palenville, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.8 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Palenville, New York, during December, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow. In Palenville, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.1 days and aggregates up to 51.18" (1300mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Palenville, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Palenville, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Palenville?

The high-temperature in Palenville, New York, during December is 34.9°F (1.6°C) and the low-temperature is 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Palenville?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months in Palenville, New York.

What is the average humidity in December in Palenville?

In December, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in Palenville in December?

In Palenville, New York, during December, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Palenville in December?

In Palenville, in December, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Palenville?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Palenville have in December?

In Palenville, the average day length in December is 9h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Palenville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palenville, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Palenville have in December?

In Palenville, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Palenville?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Palenville?

In Palenville, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Palenville, NY

Average temperature in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Palenville, NY

Average pressure in December - Palenville, 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
Palenville, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Palenville, NY

Average humidity in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Palenville, NY

Average rainfall in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in December
Palenville, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palenville, NY

Average snowfall in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palenville, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palenville, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Palenville, NY

Average UV index in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Palenville, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Palenville, NY

Average visibility in December - Palenville, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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