December weather forecast
Bellerose, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bellerose, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.6°F (2°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December is characterized by a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). In Bellerose, the nightly December temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Bellerose, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. In Bellerose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Bellerose. In Bellerose, New York, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature, in December, in Bellerose, records 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bellerose?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Bellerose, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bellerose have in December?

In Bellerose, New York, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Bellerose is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Bellerose, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°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 (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Bellerose, NY

Average pressure in December - Bellerose, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Bellerose, NY

Average wind speed in December - Bellerose, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Bellerose, NY

Average humidity in December - Bellerose, 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
Bellerose, NY

Average rainfall in December - Bellerose, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Bellerose, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Bellerose, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bellerose, NY

Average snowfall in December - Bellerose, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bellerose, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Bellerose, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 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
Bellerose, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bellerose, 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: 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).

Average sunshine days in December
Bellerose, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Bellerose, NY

Average UV index in December - Bellerose, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Bellerose, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Bellerose, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Bellerose, NY

Average visibility in December - Bellerose, 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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