December weather forecast
Palisades Park, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palisades Park, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.1°F (5.6°C) and min 32.7°F (0.4°C).

Temperature

Observing a mild shift, the average high-temperature during December reduces from November's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C). Palisades Park records an average low of 32.7°F (0.4°C) throughout the nights in December.

Humidity

In Palisades Park, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In Palisades Park, in December, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palisades Park, New Jersey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 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

In Palisades Park, the average sunshine in December is 4.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Palisades Park are 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 32.7°F (0.4°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 75%.

How much does it rain in December?

In Palisades Park, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Palisades Park, New Jersey, in December, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) 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?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Palisades Park, sunrise is at 7:01 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 long on average sun shines in December?

In Palisades Park, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.9h.

What is the month 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 December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average temperature in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 42.1°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 (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Palisades Park, 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
Palisades Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.47"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.9 days

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

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Palisades Park, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Palisades Park, 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
Palisades Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Palisades Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Palisades Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Palisades Park, 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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