December weather forecast
Chestnut Ridge, PA

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a cool 50°F (10°C) in November to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Chestnut Ridge records an average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

In Chestnut Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

Rainfall

In Chestnut Ridge, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chestnut Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.8 days and collects up to 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Chestnut Ridge, in December, during 13.1 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.1 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 3.8h.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Chestnut Ridge?

In Chestnut Ridge, the average relative humidity in December is 83%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Chestnut Ridge, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Chestnut Ridge, during December, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:40 am and sunset at 5:04 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chestnut Ridge have in December?

In Chestnut Ridge, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average temperature in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average pressure in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.12"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average wind speed in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average humidity in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average humidity in December: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average rainfall in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average rainfall days in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average snowfall in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average snowfall in December: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average snowfall days in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average sunshine days in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average UV index in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average cloud cover in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Chestnut Ridge, PA

Average visibility in December - Chestnut Ridge, PA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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