Shelter Island Heights Weather in December

What's the weather like in Shelter Island Heights (New York) in December 2024?

The climate in Shelter Island Heights during December can be summarized as cool and damp.

December is in the winter in Shelter Island Heights 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 (26°F) is normal.

Shelter Island Heights weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.5°C 41.9°F
Nightly temperature -3.3°C 26.1°F
Average temperature 1.1°C 34°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 116 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 18.4kph 11 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Shelter Island Heights with around 116mm 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 Shelter Island Heights

Shelter Island Heights average temperature in December

December rainfall

Shelter Island Heights average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Shelter Island Heights 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 Shelter Island Heights in December 2024.

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Shelter Island Heights weather stats

Shelter Island Heights weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27°C 80.6°F
Driest month: June 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: March 8.1hrs
Coldest month: January 2.5°C 36.5°F
Wettest month: December 116mm 4.6ins
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