December weather forecast
Gilford Park, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Gilford Park, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

With the commencement of December, Gilford Park records a moderate temperature decline, with the average high easing from November's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout December, Gilford Park's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.8 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gilford Park, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gilford Park.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gilford Park in December?

In Gilford Park, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Gilford Park?

In December, the average relative humidity in Gilford Park, New Jersey, is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout December, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Gilford Park, in December, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March 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?

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

Average temperature in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Gilford 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
Gilford Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Gilford Park, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gilford 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 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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Gilford 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Gilford Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Gilford Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Gilford 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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