December weather forecast
Berkeley Heights, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). During the month of December, an average temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 3.11" (79mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Berkeley Heights, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Berkeley Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 11.18" (284mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

The high-temperature during December is 41.9°F (5.5°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are July and December, with an average 3.11" (79mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Berkeley Heights, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Berkeley Heights, during December, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) 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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Berkeley Heights, 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 reading in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average pressure in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average humidity in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average UV index in December - Berkeley Heights, 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
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Berkeley Heights, NJ

Average visibility in December - Berkeley Heights, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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