December weather forecast
Prospect Park, NJ

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prospect Park, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). In December, the temperature drops to an average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) at night.

Humidity

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are July and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prospect Park are January through May, October through December. In December, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout December, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prospect Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.9 days and aggregates up to 10.04" (255mm) 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 in Prospect Park, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Prospect Park, New Jersey, the average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In December, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Prospect Park in December?

In December, in Prospect Park, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', '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?

February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

The months with the most rainfall are July and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Prospect Park, in December, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Prospect Park, during December, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

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 Prospect Park, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect Park have in December?

In Prospect Park, the average sunshine duration in December 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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average temperature in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average pressure in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.07"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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average humidity in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.54"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Prospect 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average UV index in December - Prospect 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
Prospect Park, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Prospect Park, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Prospect Park, NJ

Average visibility in December - Prospect Park, 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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