The weather in December in Kirkwood

It's cold in December in Kirkwood with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 5°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and -1°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Kirkwood. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Kirkwood, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2015, Kirkwood reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -21°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 129 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 34 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Kirkwood

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kirkwood. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Kirkwood New York
Average temperature 3°C 9°C
Max. temperature 5°C 12°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 129 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 17 days 17 days
Total snowfall 34 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 12 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Kirkwood with really cold temps, averaging around 4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 3°C, with nights around -3°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kirkwood is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about -2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Kirkwood, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Kirkwood

Temperature in December in Kirkwood over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Kirkwood, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Kirkwood

Total precipitation in December in Kirkwood over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Kirkwood

Snowfall in December in Kirkwood per year

Daily UV index in December in Kirkwood

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kirkwood, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kirkwood by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkwood. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.