December weather forecast
Montauk Beach, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Montauk Beach, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45°F (7.2°C) and min 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small shift in high-temperatures, falling from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Montauk Beach upholds a consistent average temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout the nights of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Montauk Beach is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall in Montauk Beach. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Montauk Beach, there are 15.2 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:54 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Montauk Beach, New York. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December translates into the following guidance:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Montauk Beach?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Montauk Beach are 45°F (7.2°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December in Montauk Beach?

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

What is the wettest month in Montauk Beach?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Montauk Beach. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December in Montauk Beach?

In Montauk Beach, in December, during 13.4 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Montauk Beach?

December is the first month it typically snows in Montauk Beach, New York. Throughout December, in the average 2.6 snowfall days, it receives 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Montauk Beach?

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

How many hours of daylight does Montauk Beach have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Montauk Beach?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 4:29 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Montauk Beach?

The month with the least sunshine in Montauk Beach, New York, is December, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Montauk Beach?

In Montauk Beach, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Montauk Beach?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Montauk Beach?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Montauk Beach is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average temperature in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average pressure in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average wind speed in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 16.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average humidity in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average rainfall in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average snowfall in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Montauk Beach, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Montauk Beach, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Montauk Beach, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average UV index in December - Montauk Beach, 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
Montauk Beach, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Montauk Beach, 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 27).

Average visibility in December
Montauk Beach, NY

Average visibility in December - Montauk Beach, 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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