December weather forecast
Orient, NY

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

As November shifts into December, a minor alteration in temperatures is observed, with average highs reducing from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). December introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 37.9°F (3.3°C) in Orient, New York.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Orient is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Orient. In December, in Orient, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Orient.
On the first day of December in Orient, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h 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 Orient, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. 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
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Orient?

December temperatures in Orient vary between a high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Orient?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Orient?

The month with the most rainfall in Orient, New York, is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Orient in December?

In Orient, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Orient in December?

In Orient, New York, in December, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Orient?

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

How many hours of daylight does Orient have in December?

The average day length in December in Orient, New York, is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Orient?

On the first day of December in Orient, New York, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:30 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Orient?

The month with the least sunshine in Orient is December, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Orient have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orient?

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 reading in December in Orient?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°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 (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Orient, NY

Average pressure in December - Orient, 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
Orient, NY

Average wind speed in December - Orient, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Orient, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Orient, NY

Average rainfall in December - Orient, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Orient, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Orient, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Orient, NY

Average snowfall in December - Orient, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Orient, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Orient, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 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
Orient, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Orient, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Orient, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Orient, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Orient, NY

Average UV index in December - Orient, 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
Orient, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Orient, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Orient, NY

Average visibility in December - Orient, 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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