December weather forecast
Staatsburg, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Staatsburg, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 37.4°F (3°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of December comes with a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a cold 37.4°F (3°C). In Staatsburg, December nights cool down to an average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Staatsburg, in December, during 10.4 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Staatsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Staatsburg, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 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 in Staatsburg. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Staatsburg, the average high-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.3°F (-3.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout December, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Staatsburg, in December, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December in Staatsburg is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

When is 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 in Staatsburg.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average pressure in December - Staatsburg, 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
Staatsburg, NY

Average wind speed in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average humidity in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average rainfall in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average snowfall in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • 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
Staatsburg, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Staatsburg, NY

Average UV index in December - Staatsburg, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Staatsburg, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Staatsburg, NY

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

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

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