December weather forecast
Brentwood, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Brentwood, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in November to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Throughout December, a modest shift from daytime highs is anticipated, with an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Brentwood, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Brentwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 34.45" (875mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Brentwood, New York. In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In Brentwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Brentwood, is 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Brentwood, New York, in December, during 1.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Brentwood, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Brentwood, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Brentwood, NY

Average temperature in December - Brentwood, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°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 month with the highest average low temperature is August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Brentwood, NY

Average pressure in December - Brentwood, 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).

Average wind speed in December
Brentwood, NY

Average wind speed in December - Brentwood, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Brentwood, NY

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

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

Average rainfall in December
Brentwood, NY

Average rainfall in December - Brentwood, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Brentwood, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Brentwood, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Brentwood, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Brentwood, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Brentwood, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 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).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Brentwood, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Brentwood, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Brentwood, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Brentwood, NY

Average UV index in December - Brentwood, 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
Brentwood, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Brentwood, 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).

Average visibility in December
Brentwood, NY

Average visibility in December - Brentwood, 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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