Poughkeepsie Weather in December

What's the weather like in Poughkeepsie (New York) in December 2024?

The climate in Poughkeepsie during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Poughkeepsie and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

Poughkeepsie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 2.9°C 37.1°F
Nightly temperature -6.5°C 20.4°F
Average temperature -1.8°C 28.8°F
Daily sunshine 4.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average December is the 3rd driest month of the year in Poughkeepsie with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie average temperature in December

December rainfall

Poughkeepsie average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Poughkeepsie average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Poughkeepsie in December 2024.

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Poughkeepsie weather stats

Poughkeepsie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: February 66mm 2.6ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 0.1°C 32.2°F
Wettest month: May 103mm 4.1ins
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