December weather forecast
Hauppauge, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Hauppauge, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

December heralds a minor drop in average high-temperature, sliding from November's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Nighttime temperature sees a small decrement from daytime highs, dipping to an average of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during December.

Humidity

In Hauppauge, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 34.45" (875mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. In Hauppauge, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Hauppauge, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 5.87" (149mm) of snow.

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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hauppauge. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Hauppauge, records 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Hauppauge, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Hauppauge, in December, during 11.6 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Hauppauge, New York, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hauppauge have 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hauppauge have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hauppauge?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hauppauge, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average pressure in December - Hauppauge, 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
Hauppauge, NY

Average wind speed in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average humidity in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average rainfall in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average snowfall in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Hauppauge, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hauppauge, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average UV index in December - Hauppauge, 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
Hauppauge, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Hauppauge, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Hauppauge, NY

Average visibility in December - Hauppauge, 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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