December weather forecast
Scarsdale, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Scarsdale, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). During the month of December, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scarsdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.1 days and aggregates up to 13.07" (332mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, 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, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Scarsdale in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Scarsdale, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout December, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is 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 Scarsdale have in December?

In Scarsdale, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scarsdale have in December?

In Scarsdale, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average temperature in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average pressure in December - Scarsdale, 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
Scarsdale, NY

Average wind speed in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average humidity in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average rainfall in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average snowfall in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Scarsdale, NY

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

Average sunshine days in December - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Scarsdale, NY

Average UV index in December - Scarsdale, 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
Scarsdale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Scarsdale, 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
Scarsdale, NY

Average visibility in December - Scarsdale, 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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