December weather forecast
Oyster Bay, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oyster Bay, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.7°F (1.5°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). December notes an average low temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) in Oyster Bay, New York, subtly down from the daytime highs.

Humidity

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Oyster Bay.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Oyster Bay. Rain falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oyster Bay are January through April, November and December. In Oyster Bay, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 7.24" (184mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Oyster Bay.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Oyster Bay. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Oyster Bay?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Oyster Bay are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Oyster Bay?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Oyster Bay?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Oyster Bay?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Oyster Bay?

In Oyster Bay, New York, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Oyster Bay?

In Oyster Bay, New York, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Oyster Bay?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Oyster Bay have in December?

In December, the average day length in Oyster Bay, New York, is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Oyster Bay?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Oyster Bay have in December?

In Oyster Bay, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Oyster Bay?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Oyster Bay?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Oyster Bay is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average temperature in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average pressure in December - Oyster Bay, 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
Oyster Bay, NY

Average wind speed in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average humidity in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average rainfall in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average snowfall in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Oyster Bay, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Oyster Bay, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average UV index in December - Oyster Bay, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Oyster Bay, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Oyster Bay, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February 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
Oyster Bay, NY

Average visibility in December - Oyster Bay, 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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