December weather forecastNew Hyde Park, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in New Hyde Park, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).Temperature
December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the nights of December, New Hyde Park records an average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In New Hyde Park, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Hyde Park, New York, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in New Hyde Park, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in New Hyde Park.On the first day of December in New Hyde Park, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in New Hyde Park 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).
Average pressure in December
New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.66"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in December
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).
Average snowfall in December
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in December
New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in December
New Hyde Park, 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).
