December weather forecast
Ridgefield, NJ

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Weather in December

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

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) in November to an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C). Ridgefield records a mean low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C) in December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ridgefield, in December, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.4 rainfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, 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.

Sunshine

In Ridgefield, 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Ridgefield, 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.7°F (0.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Ridgefield, during December, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Ridgefield?

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

How much does it snow in Ridgefield in December?

In Ridgefield, during December, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 18min 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 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Ridgefield?

On the first day of December, 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 December, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Ridgefield, NJ

Average temperature in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average pressure in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average wind speed in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average humidity in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average UV index in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - Ridgefield, 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
Ridgefield, NJ

Average visibility in December - Ridgefield, 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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