Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
December
Weather in December
Temperature
December in Long Island City signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). In Long Island City, December is characterized by an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C), indicating a minor drop from daytime highs.Humidity
February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Long Island City, in December, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Long Island City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.8 days and collects up to 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 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
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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cold during December?
What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in December?
How many days does it rain in December?
When does it snow the most in Long Island City?
When does it start to snow?
What is the month with the shortest days in Long Island City?
How many hours of daylight does Long Island City have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
How many hours of sunshine does Long Island City have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
How high is the UV index in December?
Average temperature in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Long Island City, 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
Long Island City, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.16"
The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 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
Long Island City, 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).
Average sunshine days in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 24 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Long Island City, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Long Island City, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in December
Long Island City, 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).