December weather forecast
Rocky Point, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Rocky Point, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.9°F (6.6°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). Rocky Point experiences a subtle drop in temperature during the December nights, recording an average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In Rocky Point, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Rocky Point, records 43.9°F (6.6°C), while the low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Rocky Point?

The average relative humidity in December is 73%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Rocky Point, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Rocky Point?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average temperature in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average pressure in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, NY

Average wind speed in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average humidity in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average rainfall in December - Rocky Point, 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 January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average snowfall in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Rocky Point, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Rocky Point, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average UV index in December - Rocky Point, 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
Rocky Point, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Rocky Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Rocky Point, NY

Average visibility in December - Rocky Point, 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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