Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
December suggests a modest reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C) in November to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). In Short Hills, the nighttime temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C) during December.Humidity
February and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout December, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Short Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.5 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout December, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is accumulated. In Short Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Short Hills 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 4:30 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average pressure in December: 30.08"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
Short Hills, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Short Hills, NJ
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Short Hills, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, 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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