December weather forecast
Franklin Park, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Franklin Park, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.2°F (6.2°C) and min 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

In Franklin Park, entering December brings a subtle temperature decrement, reducing from November's fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C). During December in Franklin Park, the average low-temperature is recorded at an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

February, May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Franklin Park.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Franklin Park, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. In Franklin Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.7 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.2°F (6.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in December?

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

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall in Franklin Park. Rain falls for 11.3 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Franklin Park, in December, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Franklin Park, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Franklin Park?

The month with the shortest days in Franklin Park is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Franklin Park, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What are the months 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 Franklin Park, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average temperature in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 43.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Franklin Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

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

Average visibility in December
Franklin Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Franklin Park, 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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