December weather forecast
Kings Point, NY

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kings Point, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 33.8°F (1°C).

Temperature

December implies a soft temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). Kings Point documents a consistent average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) at night during December.

Humidity

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Kings Point.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kings Point, New York, in December, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Kings Point, there are 23 snowfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Kings Point, the average seawater temperature in December is 48°F (8.9°C).
Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 48°F (8.9°C) waters cooler than 50°F (10°C) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kings Point.
On the first day of December in Kings Point, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Kings Point, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Kings Point in December?

December temperatures in Kings Point, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) and a low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month in Kings Point?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Kings Point.

What is the average humidity in December in Kings Point?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Kings Point?

The month with the most rainfall in Kings Point is December, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kings Point in December?

In Kings Point, in December, during 13 rainfall days, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Kings Point?

In Kings Point, New York, in December, during 3.9 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the water temperature in December in Kings Point?

In Kings Point, New York, the average seawater temperature in December is 48°F (8.9°C). Swimming in 48°F (8.9°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the month with the shortest days in Kings Point?

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

How many hours of daylight does Kings Point have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Kings Point?

On the first day of December in Kings Point, New York, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kings Point have in December?

In Kings Point, New York, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Kings Point?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Kings Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kings Point is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kings Point, NY

Average temperature in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in December
Kings Point, NY

Average pressure in December - Kings Point, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Kings Point, NY

Average wind speed in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in December
Kings Point, NY

Average humidity in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in December
Kings Point, NY

Average rainfall in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in December
Kings Point, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Kings Point, NY

Average snowfall in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Kings Point, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Kings Point, NY

Average sea temperature in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average sea temperature in December: 48.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.9°F).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kings Point, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Kings Point, 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).

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Average sunshine days in December
Kings Point, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Kings Point, NY

Average UV index in December - Kings Point, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Kings Point, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Kings Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in December
Kings Point, NY

Average visibility in December - Kings Point, 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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