Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's onset corresponds with a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, slightly moving from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Plainview's nighttime average temperature in December drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December is 74%.Rainfall
In Plainview, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plainview, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Plainview. December is the first month it typically snows in Plainview, New York. Throughout December, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Plainview, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.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 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Plainview is 4.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Plainview are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Plainview in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Plainview?
How much does it rain in Plainview in December?
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How many hours of daylight does Plainview have in December?
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Plainview?
How many hours of sunshine does Plainview have in December?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Plainview?
What is the UV index reading in December in Plainview?
Average temperature in December
Plainview, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in December
Plainview, NY
- Average pressure in December: 30.07"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).
Average wind speed in December
Plainview, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Plainview, NY
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Plainview, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in December
Plainview, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Plainview, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Plainview, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Plainview, 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Plainview, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Plainview, 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
Plainview, NY
- Average cloud cover in December: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in December
Plainview, 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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