December weather forecast
Huntington, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Huntington, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

December brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in November to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Huntington maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Huntington is 74%.

Rainfall

In Huntington, in December, during 11.5 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Huntington are January through April, November and December. In Huntington, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.5 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°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 Huntington, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Huntington have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:35 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Huntington have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Huntington, NY

Average temperature in December - Huntington, 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°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Huntington, NY

Average pressure in December - Huntington, 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
Huntington, NY

Average wind speed in December - Huntington, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Huntington, NY

Average humidity in December - Huntington, 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
Huntington, NY

Average rainfall in December - Huntington, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in December
Huntington, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Huntington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Huntington, NY

Average snowfall in December - Huntington, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Huntington, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 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
Huntington, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Huntington, 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
Huntington, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Huntington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Huntington, NY

Average UV index in December - Huntington, 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
Huntington, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Huntington, 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 29).

Average visibility in December
Huntington, NY

Average visibility in December - Huntington, 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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