December weather forecast
River Edge, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cold month in River Edge, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

December brings a minor decrease, with the average high-temperature reducing from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). River Edge encounters a steady low-temperature average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) throughout the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In River Edge, in December, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.9 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 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

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

In River Edge, the average relative humidity in December is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in December?

In River Edge, in December, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout December, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in River Edge?

The month with the shortest days in River Edge is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does River Edge have in December?

In River Edge, New Jersey, the average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in River Edge?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 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?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What are the months 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?

In River Edge, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
River Edge, NJ

Average temperature in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 31.5°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in December
River Edge, NJ

Average pressure in December - River Edge, 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
River Edge, NJ

Average wind speed in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in December
River Edge, NJ

Average humidity in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in December
River Edge, NJ

Average rainfall in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in December
River Edge, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
River Edge, NJ

Average snowfall in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
River Edge, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 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
River Edge, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - River Edge, 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
River Edge, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in December
River Edge, NJ

Average UV index in December - River Edge, 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
River Edge, NJ

Average cloud cover in December - River Edge, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
River Edge, NJ

Average visibility in December - River Edge, 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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