December weather forecast
Manhasset, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Manhasset, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature shows a slight dip in December, from November's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). December nights cool to an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C), a marginal decrease from its daytime equivalent.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Manhasset, in December, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Manhasset, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In Manhasset, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in December translates into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Manhasset experiences an average high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

In Manhasset, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Manhasset, New York, in December, during 12.9 rainfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Manhasset, in December, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) 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?

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 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 Manhasset have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Manhasset, NY

Average temperature in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Manhasset, NY

Average pressure in December - Manhasset, 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
Manhasset, NY

Average wind speed in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.8mph

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
Manhasset, NY

Average humidity in December - Manhasset, 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
Manhasset, NY

Average rainfall in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in December
Manhasset, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Manhasset, NY

Average snowfall in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Manhasset, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Manhasset, NY

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

Average sunshine days in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Manhasset, NY

Average UV index in December - Manhasset, 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
Manhasset, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Manhasset, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Manhasset, NY

Average visibility in December - Manhasset, 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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