Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December's arrival signals a moderate reduction in the average high-temperature, easing from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Whitestone notes a steady average temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during the nights of December.Humidity
February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In December, in Whitestone, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout December, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In Whitestone, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).
Average pressure in December
Whitestone, 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
Whitestone, NY
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).
Average humidity in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average rainfall in December: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average rainfall days in December: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average snowfall in December: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Whitestone, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average sunshine days in December: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Whitestone, NY
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Whitestone, 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 28).
Average visibility in December
Whitestone, 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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