December weather forecast
Plainedge, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Plainedge, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Plainedge nights in December witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Plainedge, New York, is 74%.

Rainfall

In Plainedge, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Plainedge. In December, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout December, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainedge, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 4.25" (108mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Plainedge are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Plainedge during December?

In Plainedge, 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.3°F (2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Plainedge?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Plainedge?

In December, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout December, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Plainedge in December?

In Plainedge, New York, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Plainedge?

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

How many hours of daylight does Plainedge have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Plainedge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plainedge, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Plainedge?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

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

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 Plainedge?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Plainedge is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Plainedge, NY

Average temperature in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

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Average pressure in December
Plainedge, NY

Average pressure in December - Plainedge, 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
Plainedge, NY

Average wind speed in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Plainedge, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in December
Plainedge, NY

Average rainfall in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in December
Plainedge, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Plainedge, NY

Average snowfall in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Plainedge, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Plainedge, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Plainedge, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Plainedge, NY

Average UV index in December - Plainedge, 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
Plainedge, NY

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

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

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Average visibility in December
Plainedge, NY

Average visibility in December - Plainedge, 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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