December weather forecast
Pound Ridge, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pound Ridge, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

As December commences, the average high-temperature shows a reduction, transitioning from a fresh 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). A mean low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is a distinguishing feature of December, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Humidity

February, May, June, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Pound Ridge, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pound Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 11.65" (296mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pound Ridge, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts 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. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Pound Ridge, records 40.8°F (4.9°C), while the low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, June, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Pound Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Pound Ridge?

In Pound Ridge, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Pound Ridge?

In Pound Ridge, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Pound Ridge have in December?

In Pound Ridge, 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In Pound Ridge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average temperature in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average pressure in December - Pound Ridge, 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
Pound Ridge, NY

Average wind speed in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average humidity in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, June, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average rainfall in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average snowfall in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pound Ridge, 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
Pound Ridge, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average UV index in December - Pound Ridge, 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
Pound Ridge, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Pound Ridge, 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 30).

Average visibility in December
Pound Ridge, NY

Average visibility in December - Pound Ridge, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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