December weather forecast
Westbury, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Westbury, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

A subtle shift in Westbury's weather is observed as November turns into December, with the average high temperature reducing from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). The nights of December anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Westbury, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westbury, in December, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Westbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 5.91" (150mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
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 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Westbury, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Westbury, in December, during 11.7 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Westbury, in December, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) 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 are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines 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?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Westbury, NY

Average temperature in December - Westbury, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Westbury, NY

Average pressure in December - Westbury, 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
Westbury, NY

Average wind speed in December - Westbury, 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 (8.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Westbury, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Westbury, NY

Average rainfall in December - Westbury, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in December
Westbury, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Westbury, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Westbury, NY

Average snowfall in December - Westbury, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Westbury, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Westbury, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 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
Westbury, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Westbury, 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
Westbury, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Westbury, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Westbury, NY

Average UV index in December - Westbury, 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
Westbury, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Westbury, 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
Westbury, NY

Average visibility in December - Westbury, 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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