Riverhead Weather in December

What's the weather like in Riverhead (New York) in December 2024?

The climate in Riverhead during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Riverhead and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

Riverhead weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Nightly temperature -2.6°C 27.4°F
Average temperature 1.6°C 34.9°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 9.8°C 49.7°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Riverhead with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Riverhead

Riverhead average temperature in December

December rainfall

Riverhead average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Riverhead average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Riverhead in December 2024.