December weather forecast
Wading River, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wading River, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December indicates a gentle shift in the average high-temperature, receding from November's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). The nights of December in Wading River cool down to an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall in Wading River, New York. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 1.14" (29mm) of snow. In Wading River, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wading River, New York, 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 4:23 pm. On the last day of December, in Wading River, New York, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Wading River 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 in Wading River. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wading River in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wading River?

In December, the average relative humidity in Wading River, New York, is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in Wading River?

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

How much does it rain in Wading River in December?

In Wading River, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Wading River?

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

What is the month with the shortest days in Wading River?

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Wading River, New York.

How many hours of daylight does Wading River have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Wading River?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:33 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wading River?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Wading River is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wading River?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December in Wading River?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Wading River is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Wading River, NY

Average temperature in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average pressure in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average wind speed in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average humidity in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average rainfall in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average snowfall in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average UV index in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Wading River, 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
Wading River, NY

Average visibility in December - Wading River, 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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