December weather forecast
Pleasantville, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pleasantville, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.1°F (4.5°C) and min 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Stepping into December, Pleasantville observes a temperature decline, with the average high falling from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Pleasantville reports an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pleasantville, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pleasantville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pleasantville, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow. In Pleasantville, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.6 days and aggregates up to 10.12" (257mm) 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 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, in Pleasantville, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Pleasantville 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. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Pleasantville?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Pleasantville in December?

In Pleasantville, in December, during 9.4 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Pleasantville?

In Pleasantville, during December, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pleasantville?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pleasantville have in December?

In December, the average day length in Pleasantville is 9h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Pleasantville?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pleasantville, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Pleasantville?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pleasantville, New York, is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Pleasantville?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pleasantville, New York.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Pleasantville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average temperature in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average pressure in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average wind speed in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average humidity in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average rainfall in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average snowfall in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average UV index in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Pleasantville, 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
Pleasantville, NY

Average visibility in December - Pleasantville, 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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