December weather forecastOrient Point, NY
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Orient Point, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).Temperature
December reveals a small adjustment in temperature, transitioning from an average high of a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Consistently, Orient Point reports average nighttime temperatures of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
December is the month with the most rainfall. 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, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Orient Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.6 days and aggregates up to 5.94" (151mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.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, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.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. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orient Point, NY
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min
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 36min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
