December weather forecast
Fresh Meadows, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Fresh Meadows, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Fresh Meadows consistently logs a low temperature averaging a still wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) during December, a modest drop from daytime temperatures.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Fresh Meadows, New York, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fresh Meadows, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fresh Meadows, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Fresh Meadows, 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 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Fresh Meadows?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fresh Meadows during December are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Fresh Meadows?

The months with the highest humidity in Fresh Meadows are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in December in Fresh Meadows?

The average relative humidity in December in Fresh Meadows, New York, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Fresh Meadows?

In Fresh Meadows, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Fresh Meadows?

In Fresh Meadows, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Fresh Meadows?

The month with the shortest days in Fresh Meadows, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Fresh Meadows have in December?

In Fresh Meadows, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Fresh Meadows?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fresh Meadows, New York, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Fresh Meadows?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Fresh Meadows is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Fresh Meadows?

The months with the lowest UV index in Fresh Meadows, New York, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Fresh Meadows?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Fresh Meadows, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average temperature in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average pressure in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average pressure in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average wind speed in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average humidity in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average humidity in December - Fresh Meadows, 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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average rainfall in December - Fresh Meadows, 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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average snowfall in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average snowfall in December - Fresh Meadows, 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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Fresh Meadows, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average UV index in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average UV index in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Fresh Meadows, NY

Average visibility in December - Fresh Meadows, 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).

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