December weather forecast
Yaphank, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yaphank, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in November to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). During the December nights, Yaphank's temperature maintains an average close to the daytime highs, settling at an icy 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Yaphank. In Yaphank, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Yaphank, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) 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 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Yaphank, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The high-temperature during December is 44.8°F (7.1°C) and the low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Yaphank, during December, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Yaphank?

In Yaphank, the average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 4:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Yaphank, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Yaphank, NY

Average pressure in December - Yaphank, 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
Yaphank, NY

Average wind speed in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 14mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Yaphank, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Yaphank, NY

Average rainfall in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Yaphank, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yaphank, NY

Average snowfall in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Yaphank, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 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
Yaphank, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Yaphank, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yaphank, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Yaphank, NY

Average UV index in December - Yaphank, 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
Yaphank, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Yaphank, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
Yaphank, NY

Average visibility in December - Yaphank, 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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