December weather forecast
Holiday Heights, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Holiday Heights, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

December witnesses a gentle descent in average high-temperature, descending from November's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) is maintained during December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout December, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in December, in Holiday Heights, is 45°F (7.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Holiday Heights, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Holiday Heights?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Holiday Heights, during December, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, 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 is the sunrise / sunset in December in Holiday Heights?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:42 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Holiday Heights?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Holiday Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in December 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
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average temperature in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average pressure in December - Holiday Heights, 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
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average humidity in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Holiday Heights, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average UV index in December - Holiday Heights, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Holiday Heights, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

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

Average visibility in December
Holiday Heights, NJ

Average visibility in December - Holiday Heights, 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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