December weather forecast
Herricks, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Herricks, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Herricks reaches an average low of 35.6°F (2°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In Herricks, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, in Herricks, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Herricks, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Herricks, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Herricks, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Herricks during December?

During December, Herricks experiences an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Herricks?

In Herricks, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in Herricks in December?

In December, in Herricks, New York, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Herricks in December?

In Herricks, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Herricks?

December has the shortest days of the year in Herricks, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Herricks have in December?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Herricks?

On the first day of December in Herricks, New York, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Herricks have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Herricks is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Herricks?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Herricks?

In Herricks, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Herricks, NY

Average temperature in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

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Average pressure in December
Herricks, NY

Average pressure in December - Herricks, 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
Herricks, NY

Average wind speed in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Herricks, NY

Average humidity in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Herricks, NY

Average rainfall in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Herricks, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Herricks, NY

Average snowfall in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Herricks, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Herricks, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Herricks, 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
Herricks, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Herricks, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Herricks, NY

Average UV index in December - Herricks, 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
Herricks, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Herricks, 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 27).

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Average visibility in December
Herricks, NY

Average visibility in December - Herricks, 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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