December weather forecast
Rosedale, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Rosedale, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the nights of December, Rosedale records an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Rosedale, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Rosedale, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Rosedale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In December, in Rosedale, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Rosedale, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rosedale are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Rosedale, 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 36°F (2.2°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Rosedale, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Rosedale, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Rosedale?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rosedale have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Rosedale have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Rosedale, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rosedale, NY

Average temperature in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Rosedale, NY

Average pressure in December - Rosedale, 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
Rosedale, NY

Average wind speed in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in December
Rosedale, NY

Average humidity in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Rosedale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in December
Rosedale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rosedale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rosedale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Rosedale, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rosedale, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Rosedale, NY

Average UV index in December - Rosedale, 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
Rosedale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Rosedale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Rosedale, NY

Average visibility in December - Rosedale, 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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