December weather forecast
Tarrytown, NY

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A suspension bridge near the tall lighthouse also known as the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, in Tarrytown, New York
A suspension bridge near the tall lighthouse also known as the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, in Tarrytown, New York

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tarrytown, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41°F (5°C) and an average low of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

December involves a decrease in temperature, down from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to a wintry 41°F (5°C). Tarrytown, in December, observes a steady average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Tarrytown, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tarrytown, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) 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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Tarrytown, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Tarrytown, is 41°F (5°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Tarrytown, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout December, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Tarrytown, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) 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 Tarrytown have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / 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 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average pressure in December - Tarrytown, 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
Tarrytown, NY

Average wind speed in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average humidity in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average rainfall in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average snowfall in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 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
Tarrytown, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Tarrytown, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Tarrytown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average UV index in December - Tarrytown, 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
Tarrytown, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Tarrytown, 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 31).

Average visibility in December
Tarrytown, NY

Average visibility in December - Tarrytown, 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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