December weather forecast
Old Bethpage, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Old Bethpage, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.7°F (2.6°C) and max 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a small decrease, transitioning from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). In Old Bethpage, the month of December brings a consistent average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Old Bethpage, New York, in December, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Old Bethpage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.1 days and collects up to 12.56" (319mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Old Bethpage, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) 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 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The high-temperature during December is 43.7°F (6.5°C) and the low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity in Old Bethpage is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Old Bethpage, in December, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Old Bethpage, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Old Bethpage have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Old Bethpage?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 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.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average pressure in December - Old Bethpage, 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
Old Bethpage, NY

Average wind speed in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average humidity in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average rainfall in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average snowfall in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Old Bethpage, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Bethpage, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average UV index in December - Old Bethpage, 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
Old Bethpage, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Old Bethpage, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Old Bethpage, NY

Average visibility in December - Old Bethpage, 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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