December weather forecast
Little Neck, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Little Neck, New York, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of December entails a temperature shift, as the average high-temperature decreases from a cool 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). An average low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C), slightly less than the daytime peak, marks the month of December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Little Neck, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) 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 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Little Neck, 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. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does Little Neck have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 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 Little Neck have in December?

In Little Neck, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Little Neck, NY

Average temperature in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average pressure in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average wind speed in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average humidity in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average rainfall in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average snowfall in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little Neck, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
Little Neck, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average UV index in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Little Neck, 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
Little Neck, NY

Average visibility in December - Little Neck, 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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