December weather forecast
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

In Lake Ronkonkoma, the average high-temperature in December gently drops from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in November to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Lake Ronkonkoma welcomes an average low temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) in December, a gentle shift from the day's high.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake Ronkonkoma is 74%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lake Ronkonkoma are January through March, May, October and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Lake Ronkonkoma, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) 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 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of December, in Lake Ronkonkoma, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Lake Ronkonkoma 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold in Lake Ronkonkoma?

In Lake Ronkonkoma, 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.2°F (2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December.

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Ronkonkoma?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake Ronkonkoma is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Lake Ronkonkoma?

The month with the most rainfall in Lake Ronkonkoma is December, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lake Ronkonkoma in December?

In Lake Ronkonkoma, in December, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Lake Ronkonkoma?

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.4 snowfall days, it receives 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Ronkonkoma?

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

How many hours of daylight does Lake Ronkonkoma have in December?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Lake Ronkonkoma?

On the first day of December in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 4:34 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Lake Ronkonkoma?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake Ronkonkoma?

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

How high is the UV index in December in Lake Ronkonkoma?

In Lake Ronkonkoma, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average temperature in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average pressure in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average humidity in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 74%

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

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average UV index in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Average visibility in December - Lake Ronkonkoma, 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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