December weather forecast
Great Neck Estates, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Great Neck Estates, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

As December arrives, Great Neck Estates's weather displays a decrease in high-temperatures, transitioning from November's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Night temperatures in December exhibit a subtle decrease, settling at an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Great Neck Estates, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Great Neck Estates, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Great Neck Estates, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In December, the average ocean temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) poses a severe threat. Even short exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) is chilling, and going below 50°F (10°C) can cause breathing irregularities and intense cold shock, based on one's stamina.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Great Neck Estates, 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, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Great Neck Estates?

In Great Neck Estates, 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Great Neck Estates?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Great Neck Estates?

In Great Neck Estates, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Great Neck Estates?

In Great Neck Estates, New York, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Great Neck Estates in December?

In Great Neck Estates, New York, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the water temperature in December in Great Neck Estates?

In Great Neck Estates, New York, the average seawater temperature in December is 48°F (8.9°C). Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Neck Estates?

December has the shortest days of the year in Great Neck Estates, New York, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Great Neck Estates have in December?

The average day length in December in Great Neck Estates, New York, is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Great Neck Estates?

On the first day of December in Great Neck Estates, New York, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Great Neck Estates have in December?

In Great Neck Estates, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Great Neck Estates?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Great Neck Estates?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Great Neck Estates, New York, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average temperature in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average pressure in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average wind speed in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average humidity in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average rainfall in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average snowfall in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Great Neck Estates, 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 sea temperature in December
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average sea temperature in December - Great Neck Estates, NY
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.9°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Neck Estates, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

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: 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average UV index in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Great Neck Estates, 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
Great Neck Estates, NY

Average visibility in December - Great Neck Estates, 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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