December weather forecast
Glen Head, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Glen Head, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of December, Glen Head notices a mild change in the average high-temperature, sliding from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Throughout the nights in December, Glen Head notes an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C), a small dip from the daytime peak.

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 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Glen Head, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Glen Head, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Glen Head is December, 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 4:27 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Glen Head is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Glen Head?

In Glen Head, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days 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 is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Glen Head?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Glen Head, NY

Average temperature in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Glen Head, NY

Average pressure in December - Glen Head, 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
Glen Head, NY

Average wind speed in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Glen Head, NY

Average humidity in December - Glen Head, 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
Glen Head, NY

Average rainfall in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Glen Head, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Glen Head, NY

Average snowfall in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Glen Head, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Glen Head, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Glen Head, 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
Glen Head, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Glen Head, NY

Average UV index in December - Glen Head, 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
Glen Head, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Glen Head, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

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

Average visibility in December
Glen Head, NY

Average visibility in December - Glen Head, 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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