December weather forecast
Garfield, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Garfield, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Throughout December, Garfield encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Garfield, during December, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Garfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.9 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 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 low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature in Garfield during December is 41.7°F (5.4°C) and the low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month in Garfield?

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

What is the average humidity in December in Garfield?

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

How much does it rain in December?

In Garfield, in December, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Garfield, New Jersey, during December, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Garfield?

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

How many hours of daylight does Garfield have in December?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Garfield have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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 reading in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°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 (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Garfield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Garfield, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Garfield, NJ

Average humidity in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in December
Garfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Garfield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Garfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Garfield, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Garfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Garfield, NJ

Average UV index in December - Garfield, 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
Garfield, NJ

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

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

Average visibility in December
Garfield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Garfield, 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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