December weather forecastFlushing, NY
December
Weather in December
The close of the year in Flushing brings in full-fledged winter weather. Average high and low temperatures drop to 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C) respectively. Showcasing its winter character, December has the second highest snowfall of 1.65" (42mm), coinciding with the shorter daylight hours. The frequency of snowfall increases to 3.6 days in the month. The weather across Flushing grows colder and darker, bringing the calendar year to its wintery conclusion.Temperature
December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C), subtly descending from daytime highs.Humidity
February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Flushing, in December, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Flushing, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) 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 in Flushing, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Flushing, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Flushing, 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
Flushing, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Flushing, NY
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Flushing, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Flushing, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Flushing, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Flushing, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Flushing, 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 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Flushing, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Flushing, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Flushing, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Flushing, 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).
