December weather forecast
Wheatley Heights, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Wheatley Heights, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Wheatley Heights registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) throughout December.

Humidity

In Wheatley Heights, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Wheatley Heights, New York, during December, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. In Wheatley Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Wheatley Heights are January through April, October through December. In December, in Wheatley Heights, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wheatley Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:58 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

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wheatley Heights. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wheatley Heights?

During December, Wheatley Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wheatley Heights?

The average relative humidity in December in Wheatley Heights is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Wheatley Heights?

In Wheatley Heights, New York, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Wheatley Heights in December?

In Wheatley Heights, during December, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wheatley Heights?

December has the shortest days of the year in Wheatley Heights, New York, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Wheatley Heights?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Wheatley Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheatley Heights have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Wheatley Heights is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Wheatley Heights?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wheatley Heights?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average pressure in December - Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average wind speed in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average humidity in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rainfall in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average snowfall in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheatley Heights, 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: 5h and 0min

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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average UV index in December - Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average visibility in December - Wheatley Heights, 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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