December weather forecast
Southport, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Southport, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in November to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C). December nights in Southport cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Southport, in December, during 12.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southport, in December, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 5.94" (151mm) of snow. In Southport, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.6 days and aggregates up to 34.61" (879mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Southport, is 35.2°F (1.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Southport, during December, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 14.9 days. Throughout December, 5.94" (151mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 12min 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 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:35 am and sunset at 4:45 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Southport, NY

Average temperature in December - Southport, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Southport, NY

Average pressure in December - Southport, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Southport, NY

Average wind speed in December - Southport, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Southport, NY

Average humidity in December - Southport, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in December
Southport, NY

Average rainfall in December - Southport, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Southport, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Southport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Southport, NY

Average snowfall in December - Southport, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 5.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Southport, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Southport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Southport, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Southport, 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: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Southport, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Southport, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Southport, NY

Average UV index in December - Southport, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Southport, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Southport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Southport, NY

Average visibility in December - Southport, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

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

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