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Shelter Island weather in December (New York State, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Shelter Island during December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During December, Shelter Island usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -0°C.

Precipitation

Shelter Island in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shelter Island. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shelter Island climate page with graphs.

 

Shelter Island, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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