December weather forecast
Middle Island, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Middle Island, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The transition to December results in a modest reduction in average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). In Middle Island, December nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Middle Island is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Middle Island, New York, is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Middle Island, New York. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Middle Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Middle Island, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 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 in Middle Island is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Middle Island. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Middle Island?

In Middle Island, 43.9°F (6.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Middle Island?

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in Middle Island?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Middle Island in December?

In Middle Island, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Middle Island?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Middle Island?

The month with the shortest days in Middle Island, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Middle Island have in December?

In December, the average day length in Middle Island, New York, is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Middle Island?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Middle Island, New York, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Middle Island?

The average sunshine duration in December in Middle Island is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Middle Island?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Middle Island?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Middle Island is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Middle Island, NY

Average temperature in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Middle Island, NY

Average pressure in December - Middle Island, 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
Middle Island, NY

Average wind speed in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Middle Island, NY

Average humidity in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

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
Middle Island, NY

Average rainfall in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Middle Island, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Middle Island, NY

Average snowfall in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Middle Island, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 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, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Middle Island, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Middle Island, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Middle Island, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Middle Island, NY

Average UV index in December - Middle Island, 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
Middle Island, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Middle Island, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Middle Island, NY

Average visibility in December - Middle Island, 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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