December weather forecast
Pill Hill, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Pill Hill, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Onset of December comes with a temperature decline, the average high falling from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in November to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Throughout December, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Pill Hill, during December, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Pill Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Pill Hill, New Jersey, in December, during 3.7 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 snowfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Pill Hill, 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in December?

Pill Hill in December has an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout December, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Pill Hill, during December, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pill Hill?

The month with the shortest days is December, 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 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December in Pill Hill, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 4:41 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Pill Hill have in December?

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

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.

How high is the UV index in December?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average temperature in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°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 (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average pressure in December - Pill Hill, 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
Pill Hill, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average humidity in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Pill Hill, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Pill Hill, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average UV index in December - Pill Hill, 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
Pill Hill, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Pill Hill, NJ

Average visibility in December - Pill Hill, NJ
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

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

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