December weather forecastForest Hills, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Forest Hills, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).Temperature
Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 51.8°F (11°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Forest Hills sustains a near constant temperature throughout December, with nighttime averages of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Forest Hills.Rainfall
In December, in Forest Hills, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Forest Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Forest Hills is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Forest Hills, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine is 5h.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 average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Forest Hills, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.5°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 (27.7°F).
Average pressure in December
Forest Hills, 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
Forest Hills, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in December
Forest Hills, 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
Forest Hills, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in December
Forest Hills, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Forest Hills, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Forest Hills, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Forest Hills, 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: 5h and 0min
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
Forest Hills, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).
Average UV index in December
Forest Hills, 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
Forest Hills, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Forest Hills, 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).
