December weather forecast
Wassaic, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wassaic, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Wassaic, New York, observes a minor decrease in the average high-temperature with the arrival of December, falling from November's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). Wassaic records a mean low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.1 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wassaic, New York, in December, during 7.5 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wassaic, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.2 days and aggregates up to 20.28" (515mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, in Wassaic, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Wassaic, the average sunshine in December is 4.5h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Wassaic, 37.2°F (2.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

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 Wassaic, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Wassaic, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Wassaic have in December?

In Wassaic, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Wassaic, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wassaic, NY

Average temperature in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Wassaic, NY

Average pressure in December - Wassaic, 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
Wassaic, NY

Average wind speed in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Wassaic, NY

Average humidity in December - Wassaic, 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
Wassaic, NY

Average rainfall in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Wassaic, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wassaic, NY

Average snowfall in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wassaic, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wassaic, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wassaic, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Wassaic, NY

Average UV index in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Wassaic, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Wassaic, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Wassaic, NY

Average visibility in December - Wassaic, 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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