December weather forecast
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

December sees a slight reduction in average high-temperature, with a shift from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). December introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.7 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
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 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Lake Ronkonkoma, is 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Lake Ronkonkoma, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

December is the first month it typically snows in Lake Ronkonkoma. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Ronkonkoma have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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
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Average wind speed in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
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Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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
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Average sunshine days in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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
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Average cloud cover in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average visibility in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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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