December weather forecastBelle Terre, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Belle Terre, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
With the arrival of December, Belle Terre experiences a modest decline in average high-temperatures, transitioning from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Belle Terre reports an average low temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) in December, a minor decrease from the day's highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.4 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In Belle Terre, during December, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Belle Terre, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.6 days and aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Belle Terre, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Belle Terre, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 12.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in December
Belle Terre, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Belle Terre, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Belle Terre, 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).
