December weather forecast
Maywood, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Maywood, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Maywood's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to an icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Throughout December, Maywood's nights cool down to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

In Maywood, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Maywood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.3 days and collects up to 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Maywood, New Jersey, in December, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Maywood, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 4.96" (126mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, 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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

The high-temperature, in December, in Maywood, records 41.9°F (5.5°C), while the low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Maywood, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Maywood, in December, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Maywood, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

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.

What is the average length of the day in December?

The average day length in December 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 4:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Maywood have in December?

In Maywood, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Maywood, NJ

Average temperature in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
Maywood, NJ

Average pressure in December - Maywood, 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
Maywood, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Maywood, NJ

Average humidity in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

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

Average rainfall in December
Maywood, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in December
Maywood, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Maywood, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Maywood, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Maywood, 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
Maywood, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Maywood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Maywood, NJ

Average UV index in December - Maywood, 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
Maywood, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Maywood, NJ

Average visibility in December - Maywood, 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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