December weather forecast
Little Falls, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Little Falls, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of December signals a shift in temperature, down from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). In Little Falls, December nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Little Falls, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Little Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.7 days and aggregates up to 11.97" (304mm) of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Little Falls, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Little Falls, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this 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. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Little Falls, is 41.7°F (5.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What are the most humid months in Little Falls?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Little Falls, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout December, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

How many hours of daylight does Little Falls have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 18min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Little Falls have 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.

How high is the UV index in December?

In Little Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average temperature in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.7°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: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average pressure in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Little Falls, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average humidity in December - Little Falls, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.81"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Little Falls, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little Falls, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Little Falls, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Little Falls, NJ

Average UV index in December - Little Falls, 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
Little Falls, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Little Falls, 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
Little Falls, NJ

Average visibility in December - Little Falls, 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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