December weather forecastEast Rockaway, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in East Rockaway, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the nights of December, the average low-temperature holds at an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In East Rockaway, in December, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Rockaway, in December, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.3 snowfall days, and 5.04" (128mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in East Rockaway.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in East Rockaway. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in December
East Rockaway, 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).
Average wind speed in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).
Average humidity in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.74"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.5 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
East Rockaway, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in December: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in December
East Rockaway, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
East Rockaway, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
East Rockaway, 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).
