December weather forecast
Little York, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Little York, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

In Little York, entering December brings a temperature decrement, reducing from November's cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). During the nights in December, Little York observes an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Little York, there are 91.3 rainfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Little York, in December, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Little York, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) 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 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?

In Little York, 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout December, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Little York, during December, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 4:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 4:43 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, 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 Little York, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Little York, NJ

Average temperature in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Little York, NJ

Average pressure in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Little York, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in December
Little York, NJ

Average humidity in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

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

Average rainfall in December
Little York, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in December
Little York, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Little York, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Little York, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Little York, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Little York, 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 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Little York, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Little York, NJ

Average UV index in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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 York, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Little York, NJ

Average visibility in December - Little York, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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