December weather forecast
Pearl River, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pearl River, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.3°F (4.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). Throughout the month of December, Pearl River expects an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Pearl River, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pearl River, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.9 days and collects up to 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pearl River, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.9 days and aggregates up to 14.33" (364mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pearl River, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pearl River. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, in Pearl River, the average high-temperature is 40.3°F (4.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.3°F (-1.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Pearl River, in December, during 3.2 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pearl River, NY

Average pressure in December - Pearl River, 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
Pearl River, NY

Average wind speed in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Pearl River, NY

Average humidity in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Pearl River, NY

Average rainfall in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Pearl River, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pearl River, NY

Average snowfall in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pearl River, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pearl River, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pearl River, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pearl River, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Pearl River, NY

Average UV index in December - Pearl River, 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
Pearl River, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Pearl River, NY

Average visibility in December - Pearl River, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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