Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C). In Rockaway Park, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a cold 36°F (2.2°C), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Rockaway Park, during December, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Rockaway Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rockaway Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of December in Rockaway Park, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Rockaway Park, New York, is 5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Rockaway Park are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Rockaway Park in December?
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What is the month with the shortest days in Rockaway Park?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rockaway Park?
How high is the UV index in December in Rockaway Park?
Average temperature in December
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in December
Rockaway 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
Rockaway 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 (8mph).
Average humidity in December
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 1.65"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in December
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Rockaway 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
Rockaway Park, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).
Average UV index in December
Rockaway 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
Rockaway 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
Rockaway 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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