December weather forecast
New Hyde Park, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in New Hyde Park, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

December signifies a minor drop in average high-temperature, transitioning from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the nights of December, New Hyde Park records an average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in New Hyde Park, 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

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in New Hyde Park.
On the first day of December in New Hyde Park, 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.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in New Hyde Park 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in New Hyde Park in December?

In December, in New Hyde Park, the average high-temperature 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 New Hyde Park?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in New Hyde Park in December?

In December, in New Hyde Park, New York, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in New Hyde Park in December?

In New Hyde Park, New York, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in New Hyde Park?

December has the shortest days of the year in New Hyde Park, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does New Hyde Park have in December?

In December, the average day length in New Hyde Park, New York, is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in New Hyde Park?

On the first day of December in New Hyde Park, 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 New Hyde Park have in December?

In New Hyde Park, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in New Hyde Park?

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 intensity in December in New Hyde Park?

In New Hyde Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
New Hyde Park, NY

Average temperature in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average pressure in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average wind speed in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average humidity in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average rainfall in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average rainfall days in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average snowfall in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average snowfall days in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average sunshine days in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average UV index in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average cloud cover in December - New Hyde Park, 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
New Hyde Park, NY

Average visibility in December - New Hyde Park, 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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