December weather forecast
Whitestone, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Whitestone, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Whitestone, during December nights, records a temperature marginally cooler than the daytime average, at a still icy 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Whitestone, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whitestone, New York, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in Whitestone, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Whitestone, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Whitestone in December?

Whitestone in December has an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Whitestone?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Whitestone?

In December, the average relative humidity in Whitestone is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Whitestone?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Whitestone, New York. Rain falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Whitestone?

In Whitestone, New York, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Whitestone?

In December, in Whitestone, New York, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Whitestone?

The month with the shortest days in Whitestone is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Whitestone?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Whitestone?

The average sunshine duration in December in Whitestone, New York, is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Whitestone?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Whitestone?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Whitestone, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Whitestone, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Whitestone, NY

Average pressure in December - Whitestone, 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
Whitestone, NY

Average wind speed in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in December
Whitestone, NY

Average humidity in December - Whitestone, 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
Whitestone, NY

Average rainfall in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in December
Whitestone, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Whitestone, NY

Average snowfall in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.65"

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

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Average snowfall days in December
Whitestone, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Whitestone, 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
Whitestone, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Whitestone, NY

Average UV index in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Whitestone, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Whitestone, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in December
Whitestone, NY

Average visibility in December - Whitestone, 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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