Huntington Station Weather in December (1981–2025)

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December at a Glance in Huntington Station

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
3.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
108 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
1.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-8.3°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Huntington Station December Weather Overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station, with average highs near 5.7°C and lows around 0.3°C (mean 3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 108 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Huntington Station December Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station. Across 45 years of records, the warmest December in Huntington Station was 2015 — when the month averaged 8.9°C — while the coldest was 1989 at -3.2°C. Typical December days reach 5.7°C with nights near 0.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp2.5°C→3.7°C+1.2°C
Max Temp5.2°C→6.4°C+1.2°C
Min Temp-0.2°C→1.0°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-4.0°C–-0.7°C1 yr (2%)
-0.7°C–2.5°C13 yr (29%)
2.5°C–5.8°C29 yr (64%)
5.8°C–9.0°C2 yr (4%)

Huntington Station December Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

December is about average for rainfall in Huntington Station, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. The wettest December on record was 2023 with 209 mm, while the driest was 1989 at 30 mm.

Huntington Station December Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Huntington Station during December averages 82%. The most humid December was 1996 at 88%, and the least humid was 2001 at 77%.

Huntington Station December Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

December receives about 1.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Huntington Station. The sunniest December was 2000 at 1.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1992 and 1996 at 1.3.

Huntington Station December Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Huntington Station during December is 3.4 m/s. The windiest December was 2010 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2015 and 2023 at 2.8 m/s.

What December Feels Like in Huntington Station

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How December Ranks in Huntington Station

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️12th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Huntington Station Weather by Month

Huntington Station December Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.9°C3.3°C2.8°C3.6°C3.7°C+1.8°C
Avg High4.6°C6.1°C5.6°C6.2°C6.4°C+1.8°C
Avg Low-0.8°C0.5°C0.1°C1.1°C1.0°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain85 mm106 mm106 mm123 mm124 mm+39 mm

Extreme December Records in Huntington Station

🔥Warmest December18.8°C1998
🧊Coldest December-12.4°C1989
🌧️Wettest December209 mm2023
🏜️Driest December30 mm1989
🌬️Windiest December4.1 m/s2010

Key Insights for December

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December temperatures in Huntington Station have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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December has ranged from a record low of -12.4°C (1989) to a record high of 18.8°C (1998).

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Rainfall in December is about average for rainfall, averaging 108 mm, with a wettest year of 209 mm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Huntington Station?

A quieter season to visit Huntington Station

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Huntington Station. That said, December — with days averaging 5.7°C and nights around 0.3°C (mean 3°C) and higher rainfall (108 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Huntington Station's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Huntington Station Weather in December — In Depth

☀️ December climate overview

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station, with average highs near 5.7°C and lows around 0.3°C (mean 3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 108 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in December

December averages 108 mm of rainfall in Huntington Station, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest December on record saw 209 mm (2023), and the driest just 30 mm (1989). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 3.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 1.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How December has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.2°C to 6.4°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to 1°C over the same span.
December Weather in Huntington Station, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20253.9°C0.9°C-2.0°C12.5°C-6.5°C81 mm79%3.7 m/s—
20245.7°C3.1°C0.5°C15.8°C-9.0°C147 mm80%3.2 m/s1.8
2023 🌧️8.4°C5.7°C3.1°C15.9°C-2.9°C209 mm85%2.8 m/s1.5
20225.9°C3.1°C0.4°C13.4°C-10.5°C118 mm82%3.6 m/s1.7
20218.2°C5.6°C3.0°C14.4°C-2.9°C44 mm80%2.9 m/s1.6
20206.2°C3.5°C0.8°C14.8°C-5.3°C144 mm84%3.6 m/s1.5
20195.2°C2.7°C0.1°C12.3°C-7.3°C199 mm86%3.4 m/s1.4
20185.7°C3.3°C0.9°C12.8°C-2.9°C169 mm84%3.1 m/s1.6
20173.8°C1.4°C-0.9°C13.5°C-11.6°C61 mm79%3.3 m/s1.6
20165.6°C2.9°C0.2°C14.6°C-6.6°C88 mm80%3.5 m/s1.6
2015 🔥11.5°C8.9°C6.3°C16.6°C0.9°C135 mm86%2.8 m/s1.5
20146.2°C3.7°C1.3°C13.6°C-3.9°C143 mm85%3.2 m/s1.4
20135.2°C2.5°C-0.1°C12.8°C-5.6°C111 mm85%3.1 m/s1.5
20127.5°C5.0°C2.4°C13.5°C-3.0°C136 mm84%3.4 m/s1.5
20118.3°C5.4°C2.5°C13.5°C-3.4°C95 mm82%3 m/s1.8
20102.6°C0.2°C-2.1°C15.0°C-6.1°C98 mm80%4.1 m/s1.6
20094.7°C1.9°C-0.8°C16.1°C-8.0°C160 mm82%3.9 m/s1.7
20086.1°C2.9°C-0.2°C13.8°C-9.7°C168 mm84%3.7 m/s1.5
20074.9°C2.5°C0.1°C12.7°C-3.9°C122 mm83%3.4 m/s1.5
20068.4°C5.6°C2.7°C17.0°C-5.5°C54 mm82%3.3 m/s1.8
20054.2°C1.6°C-0.9°C11.4°C-8.2°C97 mm84%3.4 m/s1.7
20045.9°C2.9°C0.0°C13.8°C-10.2°C87 mm83%3.6 m/s1.7
20035.6°C2.9°C0.1°C12.3°C-3.9°C113 mm83%4 m/s1.7
20024.3°C1.9°C-0.6°C13.0°C-6.6°C118 mm83%3.7 m/s1.6
20019.1°C6.1°C3.2°C18.1°C-3.7°C56 mm77%3.2 m/s1.7
20002.9°C0.1°C-2.6°C14.9°C-7.8°C85 mm77%3.7 m/s1.9
19996.8°C4.1°C1.4°C13.4°C-5.7°C63 mm78%3.5 m/s1.7
19987.7°C4.9°C2.0°C18.8°C-7.1°C34 mm77%3 m/s1.4
19975.4°C2.7°C0.1°C10.1°C-6.4°C103 mm83%3.4 m/s1.6
19966.6°C4.3°C2.0°C13.4°C-7.3°C189 mm88%3.3 m/s1.3
19952.5°C-0.1°C-2.7°C9.9°C-6.9°C65 mm85%3.8 m/s1.6
19947.1°C4.0°C1.0°C13.4°C-6.7°C100 mm82%3.4 m/s1.6
19935.1°C2.2°C-0.7°C12.7°C-10.5°C126 mm82%3.5 m/s1.5
19925.3°C2.7°C0.1°C10.7°C-6.9°C144 mm83%3.7 m/s1.3
19916.5°C3.4°C0.3°C13.5°C-7.9°C101 mm81%3.4 m/s1.5
19907.8°C4.7°C1.5°C14.2°C-4.2°C138 mm83%3.6 m/s1.4
1989 ❄️-0.3°C-3.2°C-6.0°C8.1°C-12.4°C30 mm81%3.8 m/s1.5
19884.3°C1.5°C-1.3°C11.4°C-11.5°C48 mm79%3.5 m/s1.7
19875.8°C3.2°C0.5°C11.2°C-11.7°C67 mm81%3.5 m/s1.6
19865.8°C3.2°C0.6°C14.4°C-4.6°C162 mm82%3.5 m/s1.6
19853.9°C1.1°C-1.7°C12.1°C-7.6°C33 mm80%3.6 m/s1.6
19848.2°C5.1°C2.0°C13.6°C-4.0°C78 mm83%3.1 m/s1.4
19833.7°C1.1°C-1.5°C13.0°C-10.8°C172 mm85%3.8 m/s—
19827.2°C4.5°C1.8°C16.9°C-7.7°C51 mm84%3 m/s—
19813.1°C0.7°C-1.7°C11.4°C-7.9°C125 mm86%3.4 m/s—

Actual recorded December data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Huntington Station December Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Huntington Station in December?▼

The average high in December is around 5.7°C with lows near 0.3°C (mean 3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Huntington Station in December?▼

December averages 108 mm of rainfall in Huntington Station, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 209 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest December on record in Huntington Station?▼

The hottest December reached 18.8°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to -12.4°C in 1989.

Has December in Huntington Station gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average December temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.2°C to 6.4°C and overnight lows from -0.2°C to 1°C over the same span.

Is December a good time to visit Huntington Station?▼

December is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntington Station and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.7°C daytime highs and 0.3°C at night.

Is December the coldest month in Huntington Station?▼

Not quite — December is the 3rd coolest month in Huntington Station, averaging 3°C.

What should I pack for Huntington Station in December?▼

For December in Huntington Station, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.7°C and lows of 0.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Huntington Station humid in December?▼

Relative humidity in December averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Huntington Station in December?▼

Average wind speed in December is 3.4 m/s. The windiest December on record averaged 4.1 m/s (2010).

Which December had the most rainfall in Huntington Station?▼

The wettest December on record was 2023 with 209 mm. On average, December sees 108 mm.

Where does this December weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Huntington Station behaves each December, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for December specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.