December weather forecast
Great Neck, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Great Neck, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Great Neck's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). Nights in December showcase an average temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C), slightly cooler than the daytime.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Great Neck, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Great Neck, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Great Neck, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Great Neck are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Great Neck during December?

During December, Great Neck experiences an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Great Neck?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Great Neck?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Great Neck?

In Great Neck, New York, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Great Neck?

In Great Neck, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Great Neck?

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

How many hours of daylight does Great Neck have in December?

In Great Neck, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Great Neck?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Great Neck have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Great Neck, New York, is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Great Neck?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Great Neck?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Great Neck is 2. A UV Index value 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
Great Neck, NY

Average temperature in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°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 (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Great Neck, NY

Average pressure in December - Great Neck, 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
Great Neck, NY

Average wind speed in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

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
Great Neck, NY

Average humidity in December - Great Neck, 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
Great Neck, NY

Average rainfall in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Great Neck, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Great Neck, NY

Average snowfall in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Great Neck, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Great Neck, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Great Neck, 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
Great Neck, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Great Neck, NY

Average UV index in December - Great Neck, 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
Great Neck, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Great Neck, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Great Neck, NY

Average visibility in December - Great Neck, 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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