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 arrival of December corresponds with a minor reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Ridge's December temperatures average at an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C).Humidity
In Ridge, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Ridge, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ridge. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in December
Ridge, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in December
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
Ridge, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 13.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Ridge, NY
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Ridge, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.82"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in December
Ridge, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Ridge, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Ridge, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Ridge, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Ridge, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
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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