December weather forecast
Harrington Park, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Harrington Park, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

December implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to a cold 41.7°F (5.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) is recorded during December.

Humidity

In Harrington Park, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Harrington Park, during December, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.5 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Harrington Park, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) and a low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Harrington Park, in December, during 10.7 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Harrington Park, in December, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Harrington Park, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:37 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrington Park have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

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

Average temperature in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Harrington Park, NJ

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Harrington Park, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Harrington Park, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Harrington Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Harrington 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
Harrington Park, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Harrington Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Harrington 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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