December weather forecast
Long Island City, NY

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Long Island City, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

In Long Island City, the average high-temperature in December slightly decreases from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). The average low-temperature, in Long Island City, is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, in Long Island City, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Island City, there are 89.8 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 19min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Long Island City.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, in Long Island City, New York, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Long Island City, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interpret into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, in December, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). in August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Long Island City?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Long Island City.

What is the average humidity in December in Long Island City?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, New York, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Long Island City?

The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start to snow in Long Island City?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Long Island City?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 19min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Long Island City have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Long Island City?

On the first day of December in Long Island City, New York, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Long Island City?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Long Island City is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Long Island City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average pressure in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average wind speed in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average humidity in December
Long Island City, NY

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%).

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Average rainfall in December
Long Island City, NY

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").

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Average rainfall days in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average snowfall in December
Long Island City, NY

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").

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Average snowfall days in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Island City, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Island City, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 19min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 3min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 19min).

  • 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
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average UV index in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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Average visibility in December
Long Island City, NY

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).

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