December weather forecast
Kew Gardens, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Kew Gardens, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Kew Gardens's transition into December involves a shift in temperature, receding from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). In December, Kew Gardens's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average 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 Kew Gardens.

Rainfall

In December, in Kew Gardens, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kew Gardens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kew Gardens, New York. In Kew Gardens, New York, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kew Gardens, New York, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Kew Gardens is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kew Gardens, 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 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Kew Gardens?

In Kew Gardens, 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. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Kew Gardens?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Kew Gardens?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Kew Gardens?

In Kew Gardens, New York, 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 Kew Gardens?

In Kew Gardens, 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 Kew Gardens?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Kew Gardens?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kew Gardens?

On the first day of December in Kew Gardens, 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 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kew Gardens have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kew Gardens, New York, is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kew Gardens?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kew Gardens?

In Kew Gardens, New York, 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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kew Gardens, NY

Average temperature in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average pressure in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average humidity in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average UV index in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kew Gardens, 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
Kew Gardens, NY

Average visibility in December - Kew Gardens, 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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