December weather forecast
College Point, NY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

In College Point, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). College Point maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) throughout December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In College Point, in December, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.1 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in College Point.
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 College Point, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In College Point, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
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. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in College Point in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in College Point, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in College Point?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in College Point, New York.

What is the average humidity in December in College Point?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the wettest month in College Point?

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

How much does it rain in College Point in December?

In College Point, 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 College Point?

In December, 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 College Point?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in College Point?

The average day length in December in College Point is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in College Point?

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 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in College Point?

In College Point, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in College Point?

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

How high is the UV index in December in College Point?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in College Point, New York, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
College Point, NY

Average temperature in December - College Point, 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).

Average pressure in December
College Point, NY

Average pressure in December - College Point, 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
College Point, NY

Average wind speed in December - College Point, 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).

Average humidity in December
College Point, NY

Average humidity in December - College Point, 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%).

Average rainfall in December
College Point, NY

Average rainfall in December - College Point, 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").

Average rainfall days in December
College Point, NY

Average rainfall days in December - College Point, 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).

Average snowfall in December
College Point, NY

Average snowfall in December - College Point, 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").

Average snowfall days in December
College Point, NY

Average snowfall days in December - College Point, 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).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
College Point, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - College Point, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
College Point, NY

Average sunshine days in December - College Point, 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).

Average UV index in December
College Point, NY

Average UV index in December - College Point, 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).

Average cloud cover in December
College Point, NY

Average cloud cover in December - College Point, 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).

Average visibility in December
College Point, NY

Average visibility in December - College Point, 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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