December weather forecast
Higginsville, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Higginsville, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). The nighttime temperature, during December, averages of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.6 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Higginsville, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 3.98" (101mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Higginsville.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, in Higginsville, the average high-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

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

How many days does it rain in December?

In Higginsville, during December, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Higginsville, in December, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Higginsville have in December?

In Higginsville, the average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

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 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:42 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average temperature in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°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: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average pressure in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"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
Higginsville, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average humidity in December - Higginsville, 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
Higginsville, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").

Average rainfall days in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Higginsville, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average UV index in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Higginsville, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Higginsville, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Higginsville, NJ

Average visibility in December - Higginsville, 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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