December weather forecast
Orient Point, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Orient Point, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

The start of December signals a gentle decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Orient Point sustains an average of approximately an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Orient Point is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Orient Point. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Orient Point. In December, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. In Orient Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.6 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of December, in Orient Point, New York, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year in Orient Point, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Orient Point. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Orient Point?

In Orient Point, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.1°F (3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Orient Point?

In December, the average relative humidity in Orient Point is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Orient Point?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Orient Point in December?

In Orient Point, New York, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Orient Point in December?

In December, in Orient Point, New York, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orient Point?

The month with the shortest days in Orient Point, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Orient Point?

The average day length in December is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Orient Point?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orient Point, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Orient Point?

The month with the least sunshine in Orient Point, New York, is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Orient Point?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Orient Point is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orient Point?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Orient Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Orient Point is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Orient Point, NY

Average temperature in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in December
Orient Point, NY

Average pressure in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Orient Point, NY

Average wind speed in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 16mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Orient Point, NY

Average humidity in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Orient Point, NY

Average rainfall in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in December
Orient Point, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Orient Point, NY

Average snowfall in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Orient Point, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orient Point, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Orient Point, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Orient Point, NY

Average UV index in December - Orient Point, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Orient Point, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Orient Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Orient Point, NY

Average visibility in December - Orient Point, 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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