December weather forecast
Sloatsburg, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Sloatsburg, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50°F (10°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sloatsburg, in December, during 5.1 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sloatsburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 10.98" (279mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sloatsburg are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Sloatsburg.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Sloatsburg?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.8 days and accumulates 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sloatsburg, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Sloatsburg, in December, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

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 Sloatsburg have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sloatsburg have in December?

In Sloatsburg, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sloatsburg?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average temperature in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average pressure in December - Sloatsburg, 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
Sloatsburg, NY

Average wind speed in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average humidity in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average rainfall in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average snowfall in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sloatsburg, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average UV index in December - Sloatsburg, 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
Sloatsburg, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Sloatsburg, NY

Average visibility in December - Sloatsburg, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).

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