December weather forecast
Wheatley Heights, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Wheatley Heights, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Wheatley Heights encounters an average temperature dip to a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) throughout December, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Wheatley Heights, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wheatley Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wheatley Heights, in December, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Wheatley Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.4 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Wheatley Heights is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:17 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 and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Wheatley Heights?

The high-temperature, in December, in Wheatley Heights, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Wheatley Heights, in December, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Wheatley Heights, in December, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In Wheatley Heights, the average day length in December is 9h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wheatley Heights, New York, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 4:36 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Wheatley Heights have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Wheatley Heights?

In Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average temperature in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average pressure in December - Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average wind speed in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average humidity in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rainfall in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

Average rainfall days in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average snowfall in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Wheatley Heights, 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: 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average UV index in December - Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in December
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average visibility in December - Wheatley Heights, 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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