December weather forecast
Heritage Hills, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Heritage Hills, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and max 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

In Heritage Hills, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). December nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Heritage Hills are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Heritage Hills, New York, is December, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Heritage Hills, in December, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.83" (72mm) of snow. In Heritage Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Heritage Hills, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Heritage Hills, New York, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Heritage Hills are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Heritage Hills in December?

In December, in Heritage Hills, the average high-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Heritage Hills?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Heritage Hills.

What is the average humidity in December in Heritage Hills?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Heritage Hills?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Heritage Hills, New York. Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Heritage Hills in December?

In Heritage Hills, New York, during December, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Heritage Hills?

In Heritage Hills, during December, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Heritage Hills?

The month with the shortest days in Heritage Hills, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Heritage Hills?

The average day length in December in Heritage Hills is 9h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Heritage Hills?

On the first day of December in Heritage Hills, New York, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Heritage Hills?

In Heritage Hills, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Heritage Hills?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Heritage Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average temperature in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 39°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average pressure in December - Heritage 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average wind speed in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average humidity in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average rainfall in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average snowfall in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

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Average UV index in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average UV index in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Heritage Hills, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in December
Heritage Hills, NY

Average visibility in December - Heritage Hills, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May and June (5mi).

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