December weather forecast
South Farmingdale, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in South Farmingdale, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

South Farmingdale's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in November to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). South Farmingdale, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In South Farmingdale, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In South Farmingdale, during December, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12 snowfall days, and 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Farmingdale, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated.

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.

How many hours of daylight does South Farmingdale have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average temperature in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average pressure in December - South Farmingdale, 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
South Farmingdale, NY

Average wind speed in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average humidity in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average rainfall in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average rainfall days in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average snowfall in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average snowfall days in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
South Farmingdale, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Farmingdale, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average sunshine days in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14 days).

Average UV index in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average UV index in December - South Farmingdale, 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
South Farmingdale, NY

Average cloud cover in December - South Farmingdale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
South Farmingdale, NY

Average visibility in December - South Farmingdale, 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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