December weather forecast
Old Westbury, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Old Westbury, New York, with an average temperature varying between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in Old Westbury record an average of 35.8°F (2.1°C) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Old Westbury, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Old Westbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) 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, 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 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Old Westbury, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How many days does it rain in December in Old Westbury?

In Old Westbury, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.8 snowfall days, it receives 0.39" (10mm) 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 Old Westbury have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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

How long on average sun shines in December in Old Westbury?

In Old Westbury, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Old Westbury, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average temperature in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°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 (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average pressure in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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 Westbury, NY

Average wind speed in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average humidity in December - Old Westbury, 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
Old Westbury, NY

Average rainfall in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average snowfall in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Old Westbury, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Old Westbury, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Old Westbury, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Old Westbury, NY

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Old Westbury, NY

Average visibility in December - Old Westbury, 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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