December weather forecast
Irvington, NJ

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Weather in December

Closing out the year, December in Irvington, New Jersey, brings back the full swing of the cold winter weather. The month sees a significant drop in temperature to a chilling 41°F (5°C). Snowfall begins to make a more regular appearance, with 1.06" (27mm) accumulating through the month. Daylight hours decrease, and the city experiences the shortest day of the year around the winter solstice. With a high relative humidity of 77% and frequent snowfall, thick winter outfits become everyday attire, and homes become a haven of warmth and comfort on the cold winter nights.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Irvington corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in November to an icy 41°F (5°C). Irvington experiences an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in month of December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Irvington are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Irvington, New Jersey, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Irvington, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Irvington are January through April, October through December. In December, in Irvington, it is snowing for 3.4 days. Throughout December, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. In Irvington, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

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 7:02 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?

In December, in Irvington, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Irvington, during December, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Irvington, in December, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year in Irvington, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Irvington have in December?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

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

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Irvington, NJ

Average temperature in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Irvington, NJ

Average pressure in December - Irvington, 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
Irvington, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in December
Irvington, NJ

Average humidity in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Irvington, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in December
Irvington, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Irvington, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Irvington, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.4 days

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

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Irvington, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Irvington, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Irvington, NJ

Average UV index in December - Irvington, 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
Irvington, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Irvington, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in December
Irvington, NJ

Average visibility in December - Irvington, 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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