December weather forecast
South Ozone Park, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in South Ozone Park, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

December ushers in a minor alteration in South Ozone Park's climate, with the average high-temperature moving from November's fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). South Ozone Park maintains a minor drop in temperature during December nights, with averages of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In South Ozone Park, New York, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 South Ozone Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in South Ozone Park is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

In South Ozone Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 43.5°F (6.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In South Ozone Park, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In South Ozone Park, in December, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically 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 December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does South Ozone Park have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
South Ozone Park, NY

Average temperature in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average pressure in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average wind speed in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average humidity in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average rainfall in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average rainfall days in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average snowfall in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average snowfall days in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average sunshine days in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average UV index in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average cloud cover in December - South Ozone 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
South Ozone Park, NY

Average visibility in December - South Ozone 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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