December weather forecast
Patchogue, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Patchogue, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

December's arrival aligns with a minor decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). In December, Patchogue experiences a marginal drop in temperature, with averages of 37.2°F (2.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Patchogue is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Patchogue. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Patchogue, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Patchogue, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March 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 low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Patchogue?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Patchogue, is 44.1°F (6.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Patchogue?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Patchogue?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Patchogue in December?

In December, in Patchogue, New York, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Patchogue?

December is the first month it typically snows in Patchogue, New York. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Patchogue?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Patchogue?

The average day length in December in Patchogue, New York, is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Patchogue?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Patchogue have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Patchogue?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Patchogue?

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

Average temperature in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Patchogue, NY

Average pressure in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Patchogue, NY

Average wind speed in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Patchogue, NY

Average humidity in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Patchogue, NY

Average rainfall in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Patchogue, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Patchogue, NY

Average snowfall in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Patchogue, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Patchogue, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Patchogue, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Patchogue, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Patchogue, NY

Average UV index in December - Patchogue, 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
Patchogue, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Patchogue, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in December
Patchogue, NY

Average visibility in December - Patchogue, 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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