December weather forecast
Mountainside, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Mountainside, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Mountainside's average high-temperature slightly adjusts, moderately receding from November's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). Mountainside records an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Mountainside, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, in Mountainside, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Mountainside, 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and a low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), 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 in Mountainside are February, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Mountainside?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Mountainside, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Mountainside, in December, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) 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.

How many hours of daylight does Mountainside 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, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:40 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average temperature in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.3°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 (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.1°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
Mountainside, NJ

Average pressure in December - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average humidity in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Mountainside, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Mountainside, NJ

Average UV index in December - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average visibility in December - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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