December weather forecast
Essex Fells, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Essex Fells, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Essex Fells registers a consistent average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Essex Fells, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Essex Fells, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Essex Fells. In December, in Essex Fells, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is accumulated. In Essex Fells, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) 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 December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Essex Fells, the average sunshine in December 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 in Essex Fells. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

During December, Essex Fells experiences an average high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 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 78%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Essex Fells, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Essex Fells, in December, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) 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?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Essex Fells?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

What is the month with 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average temperature in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average pressure in December - Essex Fells, 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
Essex Fells, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average humidity in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Essex Fells, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average UV index in December - Essex Fells, 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
Essex Fells, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Essex Fells, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Essex Fells, NJ

Average visibility in December - Essex Fells, 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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