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 involves a decrease in temperature, down from a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in November to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). In the month of December, the average low-temperature usually rests at a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In West Orange, in December, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Orange, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.3 days and collects up to 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in West Orange. In West Orange, in December, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In West Orange, during the entire year, snow falls for 19 days and aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 4:29 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 4:39 pm EST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in West Orange 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average high temperature in December: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in December
West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ
- Average wind speed in December: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average humidity in December: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average rainfall in December: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average snowfall in December: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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
West Orange, 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
West Orange, NJ
- Average sunshine days in December: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in December
West Orange, 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
West Orange, NJ
- Average cloud cover in December: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
West Orange, 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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