December weather forecast
Wainscott, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wainscott, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.9°F (3.3°C) and max 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December includes a small decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). The nights of December cool down to an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C), subtly lower than daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Wainscott. In Wainscott, in December, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wainscott is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Wainscott, New York, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Wainscott.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Wainscott. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wainscott in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Wainscott?

In Wainscott, New York, the average relative humidity in December is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Wainscott?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wainscott in December?

In Wainscott, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wainscott in December?

In Wainscott, New York, during December, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Wainscott?

The month with the shortest days in Wainscott, New York, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Wainscott have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Wainscott?

On the first day of December in Wainscott, New York, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 4:31 pm EST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Wainscott?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Wainscott, New York.

How long on average sun shines in December in Wainscott?

The average sunshine duration in December in Wainscott is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Wainscott?

The months with the lowest UV index in Wainscott, New York, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Wainscott?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Wainscott is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Wainscott, NY

Average temperature in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Wainscott, NY

Average pressure in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Wainscott, NY

Average wind speed in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 15.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Wainscott, NY

Average humidity in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Wainscott, NY

Average rainfall in December - Wainscott, 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 September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Wainscott, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wainscott, NY

Average snowfall in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wainscott, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wainscott, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Wainscott, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Wainscott, NY

Average UV index in December - Wainscott, 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
Wainscott, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Wainscott, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Wainscott, NY

Average visibility in December - Wainscott, 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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