December weather forecast
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Hopatcong, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

Temperature

December's onset brings a slight change in high-temperatures, falling from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in November to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). An average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is expected during December.

Humidity

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lake Hopatcong, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. In Lake Hopatcong, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 35.87" (911mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Hopatcong, during December, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Lake Hopatcong, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 1 in December translates into these instructions:
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's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Lake Hopatcong in December?

In Lake Hopatcong, 39.2°F (4°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Hopatcong?

In Lake Hopatcong, the average relative humidity in December is 81%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Hopatcong?

In Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Lake Hopatcong, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 3.94" (100mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Hopatcong have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In Lake Hopatcong, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average temperature in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average pressure in December - Lake Hopatcong, 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
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average humidity in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Hopatcong, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average UV index in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Average visibility in December - Lake Hopatcong, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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