December weather forecast
Deerfield, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Deerfield, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.5°F (1.4°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's cool 54°F (12.2°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). Deerfield in December experiences a low-temperature average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

In Deerfield, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Deerfield, in December, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Deerfield, there are 105.4 rainfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In December, in Deerfield, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is accumulated. In Deerfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of December, in Deerfield, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Deerfield, the average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Deerfield. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Deerfield in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low-temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Deerfield?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Deerfield in December?

In Deerfield, during December, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Deerfield in December?

In Deerfield, New Jersey, in December, during 1.4 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Deerfield?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Deerfield, New Jersey.

How many hours of daylight does Deerfield have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Deerfield?

On the first day of December in Deerfield, New Jersey, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:47 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Deerfield have in December?

In Deerfield, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Deerfield?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Deerfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average temperature in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°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 (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Deerfield, NJ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Deerfield, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 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
Deerfield, NJ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Deerfield, NJ

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

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

Average cloud cover in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Deerfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Deerfield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Deerfield, 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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