December weather forecast
Lake Success, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Success, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). In Lake Success, a slight decrease from the daytime peak is noted during the month of December, with an average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lake Success, in December, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lake Success, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lake Success are January through April, November and December. In Lake Success, New York, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Success, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Success.
On the first day of December in Lake Success, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lake Success, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Lake Success in December?

In Lake Success, 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.5°F (1.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake Success?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Success?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake Success, New York, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Lake Success in December?

In Lake Success, New York, in December, during 11.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Lake Success in December?

In Lake Success, New York, in December, during 3 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Success?

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 Lake Success?

In December, the average day length in Lake Success, New York, is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Success?

On the first day of December in Lake Success, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

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

The average sunshine duration in December in Lake Success is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lake Success?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lake Success?

In Lake Success, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Success, NY

Average temperature in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average pressure in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average humidity in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average UV index in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Success, 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
Lake Success, NY

Average visibility in December - Lake Success, 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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