December weather forecast
Hillside, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hillside, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in November to a wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Hillside's average temperature throughout the nights in December exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Humidity

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Hillside, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hillside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hillside, New Jersey, are January through April, November and December. In December, in Hillside, New Jersey, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Hillside, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 5.39" (137mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Hillside, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Hillside, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hillside. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Hillside in December?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Hillside, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the most humid months in Hillside?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months in Hillside, New Jersey.

What is the average humidity in December in Hillside?

In Hillside, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December in Hillside?

In December, in Hillside, New Jersey, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout December, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December in Hillside?

In December, in Hillside, New Jersey, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout December, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hillside?

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

What is the average length of the day in December in Hillside?

In December, the average day length in Hillside is 9h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Hillside?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hillside?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Hillside is 5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Hillside?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hillside.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Hillside?

In Hillside, New Jersey, 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
Hillside, NJ

Average temperature in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Hillside, NJ

Average pressure in December - Hillside, 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
Hillside, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Hillside, NJ

Average humidity in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hillside, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Hillside, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hillside, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Hillside, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Hillside, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hillside, 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: 5h and 0min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hillside, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Hillside, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in December
Hillside, NJ

Average UV index in December - Hillside, 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
Hillside, NJ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Hillside, NJ

Average visibility in December - Hillside, 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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