December weather forecast
Pelham, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Pelham, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). A consistent average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted during the nights of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Pelham are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pelham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Pelham. In Pelham, in December, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Pelham, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 8.46" (215mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Pelham.
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, in Pelham, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Pelham is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Pelham?

December temperatures in Pelham, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Pelham?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Pelham, New York.

What is the average humidity in December in Pelham?

The average relative humidity in December in Pelham, New York, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Pelham in December?

In Pelham, New York, during December, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Pelham in December?

In December, in Pelham, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pelham?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December in Pelham?

In Pelham, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Pelham?

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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pelham have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Pelham, New York, is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pelham?

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 reading in December in Pelham?

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

Average temperature in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in December
Pelham, NY

Average pressure in December - Pelham, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Pelham, NY

Average wind speed in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in December
Pelham, NY

Average humidity in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Pelham, NY

Average rainfall in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Pelham, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Pelham, NY

Average snowfall in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Pelham, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pelham, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Pelham, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Pelham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

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Average UV index in December
Pelham, NY

Average UV index in December - Pelham, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Pelham, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Pelham, NY

Average visibility in December - Pelham, 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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