December weather forecast
Mineola, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Mineola, New York, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Mineola maintains a near steady average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Mineola, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Mineola, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Mineola. In December, in Mineola, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.8 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 Mineola, sunrise is at 6:59 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 December, the average sunshine 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 in Mineola. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in December suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Mineola during December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Mineola, is 43.5°F (6.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Mineola?

The average relative humidity in December in Mineola, New York, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Mineola?

In Mineola, during December, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Mineola in December?

In Mineola, during December, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Mineola?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mineola have in December?

The average day length in December in Mineola is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Mineola?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 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 long on average sun shines in December in Mineola?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mineola?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Mineola?

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

Average temperature in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Mineola, NY

Average pressure in December - Mineola, 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
Mineola, NY

Average wind speed in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Mineola, NY

Average humidity in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Mineola, NY

Average rainfall in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Mineola, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mineola, NY

Average snowfall in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mineola, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in December - Mineola, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Mineola, NY

Average UV index in December - Mineola, 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
Mineola, NY

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Mineola, NY

Average visibility in December - Mineola, 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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