December weather forecast
Kingston, NY

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Weather in December

December sees Kingston fully enveloped in winter's cool embrace. The snow returns, with the first snowfall of the season, measuring up to 4.49" (114mm). Kingston sparkles under a blanket of fresh snow, providing an enchanting backdrop for winter activities. Holiday lights and decorations add to the city's charm, creating a warm and festive aura amidst the biting cold. Despite the drop in temperature, Kingston bustles with activity, endowing the city with a jovial holiday spirit.

Temperature

The transition into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down to a cold 37.4°F (3°C) from November's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Kingston, during the nights of December, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Kingston, New York, are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Kingston, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kingston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Kingston, in December, snow falls for 7.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.49" (114mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kingston, there are 40 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Kingston, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kingston, New York, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Kingston. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Kingston in December?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kingston during December are 37.4°F (3°C) and 25.3°F (-3.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Kingston?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Kingston?

In December, the average relative humidity in Kingston is 81%.

How much does it rain in Kingston in December?

In Kingston, in December, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Kingston in December?

In Kingston, during December, snow falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kingston?

December has the shortest days of the year in Kingston, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Kingston have in December?

The average day length in December in Kingston is 9h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kingston?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kingston, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kingston have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Kingston, New York, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kingston?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Kingston?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kingston, New York, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kingston, NY

Average temperature in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kingston, NY

Average pressure in December - Kingston, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Kingston, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kingston, NY

Average humidity in December - Kingston, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kingston, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kingston, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kingston, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kingston, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kingston, 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: 5h and 0min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kingston, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kingston, NY

Average UV index in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kingston, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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 34).

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Average visibility in December
Kingston, NY

Average visibility in December - Kingston, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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