December weather forecast
East Elmhurst, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in East Elmhurst, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions change slightly, with the average high-temperature moving from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout December, East Elmhurst's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a still icy 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In East Elmhurst, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Elmhurst, there are 89.8 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in East Elmhurst, New York. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, in East Elmhurst, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in East Elmhurst is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in East Elmhurst 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in East Elmhurst in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in East Elmhurst, records 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in East Elmhurst?

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

What is the average humidity in December in East Elmhurst?

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

How many days does it rain in December in East Elmhurst?

In East Elmhurst, New York, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in East Elmhurst?

The months with the most snowfall in East Elmhurst are February, March and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.

When does it start snowing in East Elmhurst?

December is the first month it typically snows in East Elmhurst, New York. Throughout December, in the average 1.5 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in East Elmhurst?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in East Elmhurst.

How many hours of daylight does East Elmhurst have in December?

The average day length in December in East Elmhurst, New York, is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in East Elmhurst?

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 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in East Elmhurst?

In December, the average sunshine duration in East Elmhurst is 5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in East Elmhurst?

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

How high is the UV index in December in East Elmhurst?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in East Elmhurst, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Elmhurst, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

Average pressure in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average pressure in December - East Elmhurst, 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
East Elmhurst, NY

Average wind speed in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average humidity in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average rainfall in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average rainfall days in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average snowfall in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average snowfall days in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 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
East Elmhurst, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Elmhurst, 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).

Average sunshine days in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average sunshine days in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 24 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

Average UV index in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average UV index in December - East Elmhurst, 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
East Elmhurst, NY

Average cloud cover in December - East Elmhurst, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
East Elmhurst, NY

Average visibility in December - East Elmhurst, 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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