December weather forecast
Salt Point, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Salt Point, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) in November to a wintry 37.4°F (3°C). Throughout December, Salt Point experiences a low-temperature average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Salt Point, New York, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Salt Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.8 days and collects up to 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.4 snowfall days, and 16.85" (428mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

During December, Salt Point experiences an average high-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Salt Point, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Salt Point, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout December, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Salt Point, New York, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Salt Point have in December?

In Salt Point, the average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Salt Point, NY

Average temperature in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 37.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Salt Point, NY

Average pressure in December - Salt 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
Salt Point, NY

Average wind speed in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Salt Point, NY

Average humidity in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Salt Point, NY

Average rainfall in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Salt Point, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Salt Point, NY

Average snowfall in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Salt Point, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Salt Point, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Salt Point, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Salt Point, NY

Average UV index in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Salt Point, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Salt Point, NY

Average visibility in December - Salt Point, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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