December weather forecast
Saddle River, NJ

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Saddle River, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The commencement of December involves a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to an icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). During December, Saddle River's temperature averages to a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.6 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Saddle River, during December, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) 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 7:02 am and sunset at 4:28 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.7h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?

In Saddle River, 40.8°F (4.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed 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?

The average relative humidity in December is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Saddle River?

The month with the most rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 10.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Saddle River, in December, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in December?

In December, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout December, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

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 7:21 am and sunset at 4:38 pm EST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.7h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in December?

In Saddle River, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average temperature in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.8°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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in December
Saddle River, NJ

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

Average wind speed in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average wind speed in December: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average humidity in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average rainfall in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average rainfall in December: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average rainfall days in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average snowfall in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average snowfall in December: 2.05"

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

Average snowfall days in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average snowfall days in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saddle River, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average sunshine days in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Saddle River, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in December - Saddle River, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Saddle River, NJ

Average visibility in December - Saddle River, 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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