December weather forecast
Carlstadt, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Carlstadt, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of December, the average high-temperature shows a decrease, transitioning from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Carlstadt, the average low-temperature during the month of December is a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout December, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Carlstadt, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Carlstadt, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 8.19" (208mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Carlstadt, in December, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Carlstadt, in December, during 3.4 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Carlstadt have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Carlstadt, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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 in Carlstadt.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Carlstadt, NJ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average pressure in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Carlstadt, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average humidity in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 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
Carlstadt, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carlstadt, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carlstadt, NJ

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average UV index in December - Carlstadt, 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
Carlstadt, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Carlstadt, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Carlstadt, NJ

Average visibility in December - Carlstadt, 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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