Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C). In Poestenkill, the December nights cool down to an average low of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).Humidity
In Poestenkill, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Poestenkill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Poestenkill, during December, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 23.27" (591mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Poestenkill, the average sunshine in December is 4.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 34.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 23.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Poestenkill, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.89"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 4.53"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Poestenkill, 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
Poestenkill, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in December
Poestenkill, NY
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, August, September and October (5mi).
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