December weather forecast
Long Lake, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Long Lake, New York, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Arrival of December comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from an icy 39°F (3.9°C) in November to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C). An average low-temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C) marks the nights in Long Lake throughout December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Long Lake, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Long Lake, New York, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout December, 9.92" (252mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Lake, there are 100.5 snowfall days, and 58.23" (1479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Long Lake.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of December, in Long Lake, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Long Lake is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Long Lake are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 1 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Long Lake in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Long Lake, records 29.1°F (-1.6°C), while the low-temperature is 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Long Lake?

In Long Lake, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 87%.

How many days does it rain in December in Long Lake?

In Long Lake, New York, in December, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Long Lake in December?

In Long Lake, in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 9.92" (252mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Long Lake?

The month with the shortest days in Long Lake, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Long Lake have in December?

The average day length in December is 8h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Long Lake?

On the first day of December in Long Lake, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Long Lake?

In Long Lake, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Long Lake?

The months with the lowest UV index in Long Lake are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in December in Long Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Long Lake is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Long Lake, NY

Average temperature in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 29.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in December
Long Lake, NY

Average pressure in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Long Lake, NY

Average wind speed in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Long Lake, NY

Average humidity in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

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Average rainfall in December
Long Lake, NY

Average rainfall in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in December
Long Lake, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Long Lake, NY

Average snowfall in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 9.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Long Lake, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Long Lake, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Long Lake, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Long Lake, NY

Average UV index in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Long Lake, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 73

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in December
Long Lake, NY

Average visibility in December - Long Lake, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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