December weather forecast
East Shoreham, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in East Shoreham, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). East Shoreham records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of December, averaging a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In East Shoreham, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in East Shoreham?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in East Shoreham is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In East Shoreham, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

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 December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does East Shoreham have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average temperature in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
East Shoreham, NY

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

Average wind speed in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average humidity in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average rainfall in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average rainfall days in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average snowfall in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

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

Average snowfall days in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average snowfall days in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - East Shoreham, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average sunshine days in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
East Shoreham, NY

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

Average cloud cover in December - East Shoreham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
East Shoreham, NY

Average visibility in December - East Shoreham, 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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