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North Hempstead Beach Park
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Weather · December
North Hempstead weather in December
Average highs of 45°F, lows of 35°F and 4.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
December is North Hempstead’s 10th warmest month, with average highs of 45°F and lows of 35°F. That is 10° cooler than November, and 18° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 45°F
- Average low
- 35°F
- Precipitation
- 4.1 in
- Wet days
- 12
- Snow
- 5.2 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:12 AM · 4:27 PM
December across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in December
- Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.
- Snow is likely (about 5 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
December is good for
What’s on in North Hempstead in December
- Champions for Charity at Americana ManhassetDecember 3 – December 5 · Store hours (Americana is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday) · Americana Manhasset, Manhasset
- First Night and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Old Westbury GardensFriday, December 4 · 6:30-9 p.m. · Westbury House, Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury
- Christmas at Westbury HouseDecember 5 – December 20 · 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Dec. 5 until 4 p.m.) · Westbury House, Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury
- Holiday Tales at Sands Point PreserveSaturday, December 12 · 1-4 p.m.; puppet shows at 1 and 2 p.m. · Hempstead House, Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point
- Countdown to 12! Noon Year's Eve at the Long Island Children's MuseumThursday, December 31 · 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; ball drops at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. · Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City (a few minutes south of Mineola)
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Fishing in the Town of North Hempstead
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Questions
How hot does it get in North Hempstead in December?
Average highs are 45°F and average lows 35°F, for a daily mean of 40°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in North Hempstead in December?
December averages 4.1 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in North Hempstead in December?
Yes, about 5.2 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in North Hempstead in December?
Around mid-December the sun rises about 7:12 AM and sets about 4:27 PM, for roughly 9.3 hours of daylight.
Is December a good time to visit North Hempstead?
The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. December is cold, with Christmas lights and New Year’s Eve events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, New York Laguardia Ap station (9.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for December 15 at the city’s coordinates.