December weather forecast
Far Hills, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Far Hills, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and an average high of 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Start of December brings a shift in the average high-temperature, falling from November's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an icy 41°F (5°C). Throughout the month of December, Far Hills expects an average low of 29.3°F (-1.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated. In Far Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.49" (368mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Far Hills is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41°F (5°C) and 29.3°F (-1.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Far Hills, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In Far Hills, in December, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 2.13" (54mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Far Hills, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Far Hills have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average temperature in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average pressure in December - Far Hills, 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
Far Hills, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average humidity in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Far Hills, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average UV index in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Far Hills, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Far Hills, NJ

Average visibility in December - Far Hills, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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