December weather forecastLittle Neck, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Little Neck, New York, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).Temperature
The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). An average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of December.Humidity
February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Little Neck, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Little Neck, 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 Little Neck, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 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, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 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
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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average pressure in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average wind speed in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average humidity in December
Little Neck, 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%).
Average rainfall in December
Little Neck, 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").
Average rainfall days in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average snowfall in December
Little Neck, 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").
Average snowfall days in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Little Neck, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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).
Average sunshine days in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average UV index in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average cloud cover in December
Little Neck, 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).
Average visibility in December
Little Neck, 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).
