December weather forecast
Richwood, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Richwood, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Richwood's December weather features a mild decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in November to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is witnessed during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richwood are January through May, November and December. In Richwood, in December, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Richwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 5.2h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is December cold?

Richwood in December has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In Richwood, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Richwood, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Richwood, during December, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 4:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:46 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January, February, 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 Richwood, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Richwood, NJ

Average temperature in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Richwood, NJ

Average pressure in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average pressure in December: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Richwood, NJ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Richwood, NJ

Average humidity in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Richwood, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in December
Richwood, NJ

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Richwood, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Richwood, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 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
Richwood, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Richwood, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Richwood, NJ

Average UV index in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Richwood, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Richwood, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Richwood, NJ

Average visibility in December - Richwood, 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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