December weather forecast
Wappingers Falls, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wappingers Falls, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

Transition from November to December is accompanied by a temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 48.2°F (9°C) to a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). During December, an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Wappingers Falls, in December, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wappingers Falls, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wappingers Falls, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Wappingers Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wappingers Falls. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wappingers Falls?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wappingers Falls, records 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months in Wappingers Falls?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Wappingers Falls, in December, during 11.9 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wappingers Falls, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wappingers Falls, the average day length in December is 9h and 13min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average temperature in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average pressure in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"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
Wappingers Falls, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average humidity in December - Wappingers Falls, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average rainfall in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average snowfall in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

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

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 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average UV index in December - Wappingers Falls, 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
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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 36).

Average visibility in December
Wappingers Falls, NY

Average visibility in December - Wappingers Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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