December weather forecast
Bergenfield, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Bergenfield, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, the average low-temperature dips to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Bergenfield, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Bergenfield, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Bergenfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Bergenfield, in December, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Bergenfield?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Bergenfield, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Bergenfield, in December, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Bergenfield have in December?

In Bergenfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average temperature in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average humidity in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Bergenfield, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Bergenfield, NJ

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Bergenfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Bergenfield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Bergenfield, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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