December weather forecast
Mill Neck, NY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

December's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). The nights of December are characterized by an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

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

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mill Neck, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow. In Mill Neck, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.2 days and aggregates up to 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
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 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Mill Neck?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mill Neck, is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest 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 Mill Neck, in December, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Mill Neck, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 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.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, 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 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mill Neck, NY

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

Average pressure in December - Mill 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
Mill Neck, NY

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

Average humidity in December - Mill 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
Mill Neck, NY

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

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

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mill Neck, 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
Mill Neck, NY

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

Average UV index in December - Mill 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
Mill Neck, NY

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

Average visibility in December - Mill 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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