December weather forecast
Belvidere, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Belvidere, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a cold 40.1°F (4.5°C). Throughout the month of December, Belvidere witnesses an average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In Belvidere, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, in Belvidere, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belvidere, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. In Belvidere, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 14.76" (375mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Belvidere, is 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.4°F (-2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Belvidere, in December, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Belvidere, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Belvidere have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Belvidere have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average temperature in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average pressure in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average humidity in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average UV index in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Belvidere, NJ

Average visibility in December - Belvidere, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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