December weather forecast
Peconic, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Peconic, 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

A mild shift in the average high-temperature occurs in December, reducing from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in November to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Peconic's nocturnal December readings average at an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C), showing little variation from the daytime temperatures.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Peconic are January through March, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Peconic, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.9 days and aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Peconic, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:31 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. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability 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:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Peconic?

The high-temperature during December is 45°F (7.2°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall 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 December?

In Peconic, in December, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout December, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Peconic, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 4:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What is the month with 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Peconic, NY

Average temperature in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average pressure in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average wind speed in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average humidity in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average rainfall in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average snowfall in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average UV index in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Peconic, 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
Peconic, NY

Average visibility in December - Peconic, 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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