December weather forecast
Garden City, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Garden City, New York, with an average temperature varying between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). December nights anticipate an average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Garden City, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Garden City, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, in Garden City, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Garden City?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Garden City?

In Garden City, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days in Garden City is December, 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 in Garden City is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 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.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Garden City, NY

Average temperature in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average pressure in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average wind speed in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average humidity in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average rainfall in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average snowfall in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average UV index in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Garden City, 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
Garden City, NY

Average visibility in December - Garden City, 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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