December weather forecast
Tappan, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Tappan, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature goes from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). December in Tappan witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Tappan is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tappan, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) 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 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Tappan, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Tappan. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Tappan?

Tappan in December has an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Tappan?

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 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Tappan, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Tappan?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Tappan?

On the first day of December in Tappan, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Tappan, NY

Average pressure in December - Tappan, 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
Tappan, NY

Average wind speed in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Tappan, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Tappan, NY

Average rainfall in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Tappan, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tappan, NY

Average snowfall in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tappan, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tappan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tappan, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Tappan, NY

Average UV index in December - Tappan, 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
Tappan, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Tappan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Tappan, NY

Average visibility in December - Tappan, 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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