December weather forecast
Hicksville, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hicksville, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

December's arrival comes with a mild decrease in the average high-temperature, moving subtly from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Hicksville, during December nights, witnesses an average temperature marginally cooler than its daytime highs, at a cold 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Hicksville, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hicksville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hicksville are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Hicksville, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

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 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 4:36 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

In December, in Hicksville, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Hicksville, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Hicksville have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, 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 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Hicksville have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hicksville, NY

Average temperature in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°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 (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Hicksville, NY

Average pressure in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Hicksville, NY

Average wind speed in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Hicksville, NY

Average humidity in December - Hicksville, 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
Hicksville, NY

Average rainfall in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Hicksville, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hicksville, NY

Average snowfall in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hicksville, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Hicksville, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hicksville, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hicksville, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Hicksville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Hicksville, NY

Average UV index in December - Hicksville, 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
Hicksville, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hicksville, NY

Average visibility in December - Hicksville, 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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